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A quantum system has a ground state with
energy Eo = 0 meV and a 2-fold degenerate
excited state with energy E₁ = 50 meV.
E1
Calculate the probability of finding the system
in its ground state when it is at T = 300 K.
Select one:
O a. 0.78
O b. 0.22
O c. 1
O d. 0.87

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