University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 42 - Molecules and Condensed Matter - Problems - Exercises - Page 1435: 42.8

Answer

$2.21\times 10^{-44}kg \cdot m^2$.

Work Step by Step

The two atoms are identical. Their center of mass is halfway between them. Each atom has the given mass m, and is at a distance of (0.447 nm)/2 from the center of mass. $$I=2 m(\frac{L}{2})^2=2.21\times 10^{-44}kg \cdot m^2$$
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