Compare the probability of finding the particle
Answer to Problem 41.1DQ
The probability of finding the particle
Explanation of Solution
Probability of finding the particle is known as probability density of the particle.
Write the expression for the probability density of the particle in volume
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Substitute
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Thus from above two calculation the probability of finding particle
Conclusion:
Thus, the probability of finding the particle
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