Rotating diatomic - Pretty basic first year question. Workings given

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The discussion revolves around a problem related to the rotational dynamics of a diatomic molecule, specifically focusing on calculating angular frequency and its relation to centripetal acceleration.

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  • The original poster attempts to find the value of angular momentum (L) to calculate angular frequency (ω) and subsequently frequency (f). Some participants suggest that the problem may be approached more simply through concepts of centripetal acceleration.

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Part v is where I'm stuck.

All relevant equations and the bit where I'm stuck are in the second attachment with my workings

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If I can find the value for L I can substitute it into the equation for L=Iw and using the known I value I can calculate w and hence the frequency (2pif=w).
 
hi elemis! :smile:

why are you making it so complicated?

finding ω is a straightforward centripetal acceleration question! :wink:
 
tiny-tim said:
hi elemis! :smile:

Why are you making it so complicated?

finding ω is a straightforward centripetal acceleration question! :wink:

i goooot itt ! Woooohoooooo ! Thank you !
 

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