Chapter 11, Problem 11.33E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The expected harmonic-oscillator frequency of vibration for carbon monoxide, $\text{CO}$, is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The formula to calculate reduced mass is given by,

$\mu =\frac{m_1{m}_2}{m_1+m_2}$

The formula to calculate the frequency of vibration for harmonic oscillator is given by,

$v=\frac{1}{2\pi }\sqrt{\frac{k}{\mu }}$

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The expected harmonic-oscillator frequency of vibration for ${}^{13}\text{CO}$ at force constant $1902\text{N}/\text{m}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The formula to calculate reduced mass is given by,

$\mu =\frac{m_1{m}_2}{m_1+m_2}$

The formula to calculate the frequency of vibration for harmonic oscillator is given by,

$v=\frac{1}{2\pi }\sqrt{\frac{k}{\mu }}$