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Chapter 5, Problem 77CE
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To determine
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For infinite potential well the distance between the two levels is increased as the energy increases, as the energy is proportional to
(b)
To determine
For infinite potential well the distance between the two levels is increased as the energy increases, as the energy is proportional to
(c)
To determine
Whether the characteristic is shared by
(d)
To determine
Whether the characteristic is shared by
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