Chapter 17, Problem 17.40E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The validation of the statement that the equation 17.54 is observed by simplifying the expression immediately before it is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The partition function of a system is given by the formula,

$q={\left(\frac{2\pi mkT}{h^2}\right)}^{3/2}\cdot V$

Where,

• $h$ is Plank’s constant.

• $m$ is the mass.

• $T$ is the temperature.

• $V$ is the volume.