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spaghetti3451
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My book on Physics by Beiser specifies that the rotational energy levels of a diatomic molecule are given by J(J+1)/ℏ2, where J = 0, 1, 2, 3, ... .
However, in the next page, it goes on to mention that the lowest rotational energy level corresponds to J = 1.
I don't see why that shouldn't be J = 0.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
However, in the next page, it goes on to mention that the lowest rotational energy level corresponds to J = 1.
I don't see why that shouldn't be J = 0.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.