Diatomic Molecules: Properties & Examples

Click For Summary
Diatomic molecules consist of two atoms, which can be of the same or different elements, and exhibit unique properties such as bond length and strength. In the context of a homework question, it's essential to apply relevant principles and equations, particularly focusing on the dynamics of two connected masses influenced by a spring. The problem can be approached by analyzing the system from the center of mass frame, considering the relative motion of the two masses. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving related physics problems effectively. Properly structuring the solution will enhance clarity and demonstrate comprehension of the topic.
srecarey
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Homework Statement
Please help!! I don't know how to approach this problem
Relevant Equations
Equations are provided with the problem, but we may need to use conversation of energy and momentum with this problem as well.
243233
243234
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Hi srecarey. Welcome to PF!

Since this is a homework question, you have to use the template that requires you to show what you have done. So start with a) and tell us what you have done to solve the problem, what principles and equations apply etc. Hint: just think of the problem as it says: two masses m1 and m2 connected by a spring of length l and spring constant k whose motion is viewed from the centre of mass frame but where v is the relative speed of m1 and m2.

AM
 

Similar threads

Rotational partition function for CO2 molecule
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
How to simplify the diatomic molecule Hamiltonian using an expansion?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Undergrad Selection Rules for a Diatomic Molecule?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Undergrad Diatomic molecules containing potassium
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
2K
Graduate Centrifugal distortion of a diatomic molecule
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Degrees of freedom of a diatomic molecule
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
7K
High School I have a question regarding temperature and the kinetic energy of molecules
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Diatomic molecule at a constant temperature
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Graduate Experiments with diatomic molecules
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Graduate Interatomic distance in diatomic molecules
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K