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

question 83

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 an oxygen atom is 2.66 $\times$ 10^-26 kg,and the observed frequency of oscillation is 4.66 $\times$ 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) 2290 N/m

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