Question

diatomic atoms have rotational degrees of freedom notwithstanding translational degrees of freedom."

Answer 1

Explanation:

A diatomic gas molecule has 6 degrees of freedom. This set may be decomposed in terms of translations, rotations, and vibrations of the molecule. The center of mass motion of the entire molecule accounts for 3 degrees of freedom. In addition, the molecule has two rotational degrees of motion and one vibrational mode.