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Diatomic molecules of a gas have _ K.E.

Correct answer: D. All

  • A. Translational
  • B. Vibrational
  • C. Rotational
  • D. All

Explanation

Diatomic molecules possess translational kinetic energy (related to their overall motion), vibrational kinetic energy (due to the vibrations of the bonds between the atoms), and rotational kinetic energy (due to their rotation). Therefore, they possess all three types of kinetic energy.

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