NEET Physics Degrees of Freedom MCQ Question
A diagram shows a molecule constrained to move only in a two-dimensional plane. Which of the following best describes the degrees of freedom for such a molecule?
Two degrees of freedom
Three degrees of freedom
One degree of freedom
Four degrees of freedom
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A molecule constrained to move in a plane requires two coordinates to specify its location, thus having two degrees of freedom.
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