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Grade 11Mechanics

The intermolecular distance between two H-atoms in a hydrogen molecule is 4 angstrom Then the moment of inertia of the molecule about an axis through centre of mass and Perpendicular to the bond length is approximatly (in kg m2) (1)13.4 x 10^-37 (2)13.4 x 10^-47 (3) 6.7 x 10^-37 . (4) 6.7 x 10^-47

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9 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Moment of inertia about the centre of mass of the molecule would be=>
Inet = mr^2 + m(r/2)^2 => (5mr^2/4)*2 => 5mr^2/2
puutng the values ans assuming the tom to be hollow approximately,
2.5*1*2^2/2 => 5 x 10^-20 meter.