Physics In the context of the equipartition theorem, which of the following statements are false and why?
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In the context of the equipartition theorem, which of the following statements are false and why?
i) For equipartition to hold, the internal energy must be a quadratic function of the degree of freedom
ii) For equipartition to hold, the Hamiltonian must be a quadratic function of the degree of freedom
iii) Specific heat is a degree of freedom
iv) The z component of the momentum of an ideal-gas molecule is a quadratic degree of freedom
v) If equipartition holds, the internal energy contribution is a quadratic function of temperature.
vi) If equipartition holds, the specific heat is independent of temperature
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