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Chapter 42, Problem 42.4DQ
The moment of inertia for an axis through the center of mass of a diatomic molecule calculated from the wavelength emitted in an l = 19 → l = 18 transition is different from the moment of inertia calculated from the wavelength of the photon emitted in an l = l → l = 0 transition. Explain this difference. Which transition corresponds to the larger moment of inertia?
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