Diatomic Molecules Such as H₂ and O₂ Undergo Simple Harmonic

question 46

Multiple Choice

Diatomic molecules such as H₂ and O₂ undergo simple harmonic motion with frequencies that obey Hooke's Law, with an effective mass equal to half the atomic mass. If the mass of an oxygen atom is 2.66 × 10⁻²⁶ kg and the observed frequency of oscillation is 4.66 × 10¹³ Hz, what is the effective spring constant associated with the bond between the atoms in an oxygen molecule (O₂) ?

• A) 1140 N/m
• B) 182 N/m
• C) 116 N/m
• D) 29 N/m
• E) 2280 N/m

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