Question

what is degree of freedom?

Answer 1

degree of freedomnouneach of a number of independently variable factors affecting the range of states in which a system may exist, in particular any of the directions in which independent motion can occur.CHEMISTRYeach of a number of independent factors required to specify a system at equilibrium.STATISTICSthe number of independent values or quantities which can be assigned to a statistical distribution.

Answer 2

Answer:

The degrees of freedom of a dynamical system are defined as the total number of co-ordinates for independent quantity is required to describe completely the position and configuration (arrangement of atoms in space) of the system.

The degrees of freedom of a system may also be defined as the total number of independent ways in which the particle of a system can absorb energy.