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a) 1 b) N(N-1) c) N! / (N-1)! d) 2 N e) none of the above

a) 1 b) N(N-1) c) N! / (N-1)! d) 2 N e) none of the above. Q1 Consider a perfect crystal that consists of N identical and distinguishable atoms. What is the statistical weight of the state of the crystal with one quantum of vibrational energy in the entire crystal. a) 1 b) N(N-1)

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