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Assertion : The molecules of a monatomic gas has three degrees freedom.
Reason : The molecules of a diatomic gas has five degrees of freedom.

A

Both assertion and reson are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

Both assetion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is true but reason is false

D

Both assetion and reason are flase

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To solve the assertion and reason question, we will analyze both statements step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding Degrees of Freedom - Degrees of freedom (DOF) refer to the number of independent ways in which a system can possess energy. For gases, this typically includes translational, rotational, and vibrational motions. **Hint**: Remember that degrees of freedom are related to the types of motion available to the molecules. ### Step 2: Degrees of Freedom for Monatomic Gas - A monatomic gas consists of single atoms (e.g., noble gases like helium, neon). - Each atom can move in three-dimensional space, which gives it three translational degrees of freedom: movement along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis. **Hint**: For monatomic gases, focus on translational motion only. ### Step 3: Degrees of Freedom for Diatomic Gas - A diatomic gas consists of molecules made up of two atoms (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen). - These molecules have three translational degrees of freedom (movement in x, y, and z directions) and can also rotate about two axes (perpendicular to the line connecting the two atoms). This gives a total of five degrees of freedom (3 translational + 2 rotational). **Hint**: Consider both translational and rotational motions for diatomic gases. ### Step 4: Evaluating the Assertion - The assertion states that "the molecules of a monatomic gas have three degrees of freedom." This is true based on our analysis. **Hint**: Confirm the number of degrees of freedom for monatomic gases. ### Step 5: Evaluating the Reason - The reason states that "the molecules of a diatomic gas have five degrees of freedom." This is also true based on our analysis. **Hint**: Verify the total degrees of freedom for diatomic gases. ### Step 6: Conclusion - Both the assertion and the reason are true. However, the reason does not explain the assertion directly. The assertion is about monatomic gases, while the reason discusses diatomic gases. **Final Answer**: Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. Therefore, the correct option is B.
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  • Assertion : The ratio C_(P)// C_(upsilon) for a diatomic gas is more than that for a monoatomic gas. Reason : The moleculess of a monoatomic gas have more degrees of freedom than those of a diatomic gas.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation os assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not be correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.
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    D
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    A
    `(1+n)/(2)`
    B
    `1+(1)/(n)`
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