For a diatomic ideal gas, which of the following makes the largest contribution to the total mola heat capacity, Cy? O translations rotations O vibrations O electronic O they all contribute the same amount

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Chapter3: The First Law Of Thermodynamics
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For a diatomic ideal gas, which of the following makes the largest contribution to the total molar
heat capacity, Cy?
translations
O rotations
vibrations
O electronic
O they all contribute the same amount
Transcribed Image Text:For a diatomic ideal gas, which of the following makes the largest contribution to the total molar heat capacity, Cy? translations O rotations vibrations O electronic O they all contribute the same amount
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