NEET Physics Degrees of Freedom MCQ Question
How many degrees of freedom does a molecule free to move in space have?
Three
One
Two
Four
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A molecule free to move in space requires three coordinates to specify its location, which corresponds to three degrees of freedom for motion in three dimensions.
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