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Chapter 43 Problem 21

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An H2 molecule is in its vibrational and rotational ground states. It absorbs a photon of wavelength 2.211 2 mm and makes a transition to the v 5 1, J 5 1 energy level. It then drops to the v 5 0, J 5 2 energy level while emitting a photon of wavelength 2.405 4 mm. Calculate (a) the moment of inertia of the H2 molecule about an axis through its center of mass and perpendicular to the HH bond, (b) the vibrational frequency of the H2 molecule, and (c) the equilibrium separation distance for this molecule.

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Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 9 
Author Raymond A. Serway John W. Jewett
ISBN 9781133954057

An H2 molecule is in its vibrational and rotational ground

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