Chapter 1, Problem 1.77E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It is difficult to determine a simple value for <E> for vibration degrees of freedom- the statement is to be verified. The values for high and low vibration energy values is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Generally, the movement of atoms and molecules is denoted in terms of the degree of freedom they have. It is defined as the number of independent parameters required to describe the state of the molecule completely. Thus, the motion of a molecule is given as 1) translation 2) rotational 3) vibration and they can be expressed in terms of degrees of freedom.