A system of N non-interacting classical point particles is constrained...
Since the particle is moving on two dimensional surface, its degree of freedom = 2.
Hence, for N non-interacting particles total degree of freedom = 2N
The energy per degree of freedom = 1/2 k
BT
Hence, total energy
U = Nk
BT
The correct answer is: 1
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A system of N non-interacting classical point particles is constrained...
Introduction:
In this system, N non-interacting classical point particles are confined to move on the two-dimensional surface of a sphere. We need to determine the units of the internal energy of the system, which is given in terms of NkBT.
Explanation:
To understand the units of the internal energy, let's break down the given expression NkBT.
N:
N represents the number of particles in the system. It is a dimensionless quantity since it is simply counting the number of particles. Therefore, it does not have any units associated with it.
k:
k is the Boltzmann constant, which relates temperature to energy. It has units of energy per temperature, usually expressed as J/K (Joules per Kelvin).
T:
T represents temperature and is measured in Kelvin. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a system.
Combining the terms:
Multiplying N (dimensionless) with k (units of energy per temperature) gives us units of energy. So, the product Nk has units of energy.
Multiplying Nk with T (temperature in Kelvin) gives us the units of the internal energy of the system, NkBT.
Conclusion:
The units of the internal energy of the system, in terms of NkBT, are energy units (Joules, for example). Therefore, the correct answer is '1'.