A Diatomic Molecule Consists of Two Point Masses, M₁ and M₂

question 14

Multiple Choice

A diatomic molecule consists of two point masses, m₁ and m₂, separated by a distance r. Find the moment of inertia through the center of mass about an axis perpendicular to the molecular axis.

• A) m₁m₂r²/(m₁ + m₂)
• B) [(m₁m₂/m₁) + m₂]r²
• C) (m₁ + m₂)/m₁m₂r²
• D) (m₁ + m₁)r² /m₁m₂
• E) m₁m₂r²/m₁

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