At very low temperatures, the specific heats of gases can change; they get smaller, almost as...

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At very low temperatures, the specific heats of gases can change;they get smaller, almost as if some degrees of freedom get “frozenout.” Explain, using the simple harmonic oscillator as a guide, howthis might happen.

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