Answer:
Masses in atomic mass units for the HD molecule by approximating the masses H and D with their mass numbers is explained below in complete detail.
Explanation:
Two volumes M1 and M2 are located on a rigid weightless rod in a rigid rotor position. Energy in a rigid rotator example: E = BJ(J+1) where, B = h/8pi2Ic, B is rotational regular, I is moment of inertia = ur2 where u is decreased mass = m1m2/m1+m2.
FOR HD MOLECULE: mass, u = mass of H*mass of D/mass of H + D. Atomic mass unit =1.67*10^-27 kg. So, u = 1*1.67*10-24 * 2*1.67*10-24 / 1.67*10-24+2*1.67*10-24 = 1.67*10-24*2/3 = 1.11*10-24 g.