Physics for Science and Engineering With Modern Physics, VI - Student Study Guide
Physics for Science and Engineering With Modern Physics, VI - Student Study Guide
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Author: Doug Giancoli
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Chapter 38, Problem 32P

(a)

To determine

The probability of finding the electron within 0.15nm of the centre of the box for n=1.

(b)

To determine

The probability of finding the electron within 0.15nm of the centre of the box for n=5.

(c)

To determine

The probability of finding the electron within 0.15nm of the centre of the box for n=20.

(d)

To determine

The comparison of probability with classical prediction.

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