Moment of inertia of N₂ molecule about an axis passing through the center of mass perpendicular to the line joining the two atoms=i=2.51 x 10⁻⁴⁷ kg m²
Explanation:
Moment of inertia= i= mr₁²+ mr₂²
m= mass of nitrogen atom=2.32 x 10⁻¹¹pg=2.32 x 10⁻²⁶ Kg
r1= r2=0.0465/2= 0.02325 nm=2.325 x 10⁻¹¹ m
so i= 2.32 x 10⁻²⁶ (2.325 x 10⁻¹¹)²+2.32 x 10⁻²⁶ (2.325 x 10⁻¹¹)²
i=2.51 x 10⁻⁴⁷ kg m²