Diatomic Molecules Such as H₂ and O₂ Undergo Simple Harmonic $\times$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Diatomic molecules such as H₂ and O₂ undergo simple harmonic motion with frequencies that obey Hooke's Law with the effective mass being half the atomic mass.If the mass of a hydrogen atom is 1.67 $\times$ 10^-27 kg and the observed frequency of oscillation is 125 $\times$ 10¹² Hz,what is the effective spring constant associated with the bond between the hydrogen atoms?

• A) 515 N/m
• B) 164N/m
• C) 82N/m
• D) 13N/m
• E) 1030 N/m

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