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The number of translational degrees of freedom for a diatomic gas is

1. 2
2. 3
3. 5
4. 6

Correct answer: 3

Solution

A diatomic gas has 3 translational degrees of freedom, corresponding to motion along the x, y, and z axes in three-dimensional space.

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