Teaching Haryana (HPSC) Assistant Professor Mock Test 2025 Physics The Kinetic Theory of Gases Degrees of Freedom and Molar Specific Heats
Which statements are correct about degrees of freedom?
(A) A molecule with n degrees of freedom has n2 different ways of storing energy.
(B) Each degree of freedom is associated with (1/2)RT average energy per mole.
(C) A monatomic gas molecule has 1 rotational degree of freedom whereas diatomic molecule has 2 rotational degrees of freedom.
(D) CH4 has a total of 6 degrees of freedom.
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
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(B) and (C) only
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(B) and (D) only
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(A) and (B) only
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(C) and (D) only
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