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$What is the value of the degrees of freedom for a monoatomic gas molecule?$

A. $3$
B. $5$
C. $6$
D. $7$

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Correct answer: A — $3$

Solution

A monoatomic gas molecule can only move in three translational directions along the x, y, and z axes. Therefore, it possesses 3 degrees of freedom.

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