Three Dimensional Potential Well: a Three-Dimensional Potential Well Has Potential

question 22

Multiple Choice

Three dimensional potential well: A three-dimensional potential well has potential U₀ = 0 in the region 0 < x < L, 0 < y < L, and 0 < z < L and infinite potential otherwise. The ground state energy of a particle in the well is E₀. What is the energy of the first excited state, and what is the degeneracy of that state?

• A) 2E₀, single degeneracy
• B) 2E₀, triple degeneracy
• C) 3E₀, single degeneracy
• D) 6E₀, single degeneracy
• E) 6E₀, triple degeneracy

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