1. Given the following probability density function: p(x) = Ae-A(x-a)². %3D 2. A particle of mass, m, has the wavefunction given by: (x,t) = Ce-a[(mx²/h) + ie] . 3. In a few sentences, explain why it is impossible to calculate (p) in the first problem, whereas in the second problem this is straightforward. Highlight the key concepts that differentiate these problems.

1. Given the following probability density function: p(x) = Ae-A(x-a)². %3D 2. A particle of mass, m, has the wavefunction given by: (x,t) = Ce-a[(mx²/h) + ie] . 3. In a few sentences, explain why it is impossible to calculate (p) in the first problem, whereas in the second problem this is straightforward. Highlight the key concepts that differentiate these problems.

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