Question: 2. The following information will be derived when we do statistical mechanics. For now, simply accept it as true. The probability a molecule is in

 2. The following information will be derived when we do statistical

2. The following information will be derived when we do statistical mechanics. For now, simply accept it as true. The probability a molecule is in a particular rotational state at temperature T is: EJ gje KT P = IR = gj= the degeneracy of state J E, = the energy of state J EJ qr = E, gje k = rotational partition function When the state energy separations are small relative to KT (~ 0.1 kT) then the sum in qr can be replaced by an integral, leading to a high temperature limit for qr AR 1 T R HBR OR= -= characteristic temperature k o= symmetry number = 1 for OCS. a. Compare the spacing calculated in problem 1 part g with kt at 300K. Is the high temperature approximation justified? b. Calculate the probability that the 10?C32S molecule is in states with J= 0, 10, and 100. c. Determine the temperature where the spacing between rotational levels is 0.1kT, the approximate definition of the high temperature limit

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