Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Molecules and Solids - General Problems - Page 855: 43

Answer

$I= 1.94\times10^{-46}kg \cdot m^2$

Work Step by Step

Treat the diatomic oxygen molecule as 2 point masses, separated from the axis of rotation by half a bond length. Calculate the rotational inertia. $$I= \Sigma mr^2=2mr^2$$ $$I=2((16u)(1.66\times10^{-27}kg/u))(6.05\times10^{-11}m)^2$$ $$I= 1.94\times10^{-46}kg \cdot m^2$$
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