The Wave Function for a Particle in a Box of Length

question 13

Multiple Choice

The wave function for a particle in a box of length L is given by . If the box extends from x = 0 to x = L, at which of the following positions is the highest probability for finding the particle?

• A) x = 0.33 L
• B) x = 0.04 L
• C) x = 0.60 L
• D) Both (a) and (b).
• E) Both (b) and (c).

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