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.If x is the distance from m1 to the centre of mass, find the moment of inertia in terms of x about an axis perpendicular to the molecular axis through the centre of mass.

• A)0
• B)m1m2 r2/m1 + m2
• C)m1(r - x)2 + m2x2
• D)m1x2 + m2(r - x)2
• E)m2x2 + m1r2

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