Question A4 A particle is in an energy eigenstate described by the wavefunction (x,t) = v(x) exp(-iot/2), where σ is a constant. a) Apply the energy operator, Ê, to determine the energy eigenvalue of this particle. b) Show that the uncertainty in its energy, AE, is zero. [8 marks]

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A particle is in an energy eigenstate described by the wavefunction (x,t) = v(x) exp(-iot/2),
where σ is a constant.
a) Apply the energy operator, Ê, to determine the energy eigenvalue of this particle.
b) Show that the uncertainty in its energy, AE, is zero.
[8 marks]
Transcribed Image Text:Question A4 A particle is in an energy eigenstate described by the wavefunction (x,t) = v(x) exp(-iot/2), where σ is a constant. a) Apply the energy operator, Ê, to determine the energy eigenvalue of this particle. b) Show that the uncertainty in its energy, AE, is zero. [8 marks]
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