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A Diatomic Molecule Consists of Two Point Masses, M1 and M2

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A diatomic molecule consists of two point masses, m1 and m2, separated by a distance r.If x is the distance from m1 to the centre of mass, find the moment of inertia in terms of x about an axis perpendicular to the molecular axis through the centre of mass.


A) 0
B) m1m2 r2/m1 + m2
C) m1(r - x) 2 + m2x2
D) m1x2 + m2(r - x) 2
E) m2x2 + m1r2

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