Modern Physics
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Chapter 7, Problem 22E
(a)
To determine
The wave functions that have the same wave energy as one for
(b)
To determine
The number of different energy levels that would split when the length of one side is increased by
(c)
To determine
The scale diagram that illustrates the energy splitting of the previously degenerate wave functions.
(d)
To determine
Whether there is any degeneracy left if yes, determine how it is destroyed.
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