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Assume that the hydrogen molecule behaves exactly like a harmonic oscillator with a force constant of...

Assume that the hydrogen molecule behaves exactly like a harmonic oscillator with a force constant of 573 N/m. (a) Calculate the energıas, in eV's, of the fundamental and first excited state. (b) Find the vibrational quantum number that roughly corresponds to your energy

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