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### Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics

Book edition 4th
Author(s) Randall D. Knight
Pages 1240 pages
ISBN 9780133942651

# The ozone molecule has a permanent dipole moment of 1. Although the molecule is very slightly bent— which is why it has a dipole moment—it can be modeled as a uniform rod of length with the dipole moment perpendicular to the axis of the rod. Suppose an ozone molecule is in a uniform electric field. In equilibrium, the dipole moment is aligned with the electric field. But if the molecule is rotated by a small angle and released, it will oscillate back and forth in simple harmonic motion. What is the frequency of oscillation?

The frequency of oscillation is

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## Step 1 : Given information and formula used

Given :

The ozone molecule has a dipole moment : .

It can be modeled as a uniform rod of length :

Ozone molecule is in an electric field :

In equilibrium, the dipole moment is aligned with the electric field.

Theory used :

The motion of the molecule is periodic, recurring in a sinusoidal pattern with a constant amplitude .

A basic harmonic oscillator's motion is defined by its period , which is the time it takes for a single oscillation, or its frequency .

The phase, which controls the starting point on the sine wave, also influences the position at a given time . The size of the mass and the force constant determine the period and frequency, whereas the starting location and velocity dictate the amplitude and phase.

A dipole is torqued by the electric field . The dipoles are aligned by the torque.

## Step 2 : Calculating the frequency of oscillation

Period is :

Oscillation frequency :