Consider a One-Dimensional Particle in a Box of Length 2L

question 181

Multiple Choice

Consider a one-dimensional particle in a box of length 2L and one of length 3L .Which of the following is true?

• A) The energy levels n = 1 and n = 2 are closer together for the box of length 3L.
• B) The energy levels n = 1 and n = 2 are closer together for the box of length 2L.
• C) The energy levels for the box of length 3L are all higher than those for the box of length 2L.
• D) The zero-point energy of the two boxes is the same.
• E) The zero-point energy of the box of length 2L is smaller than that of the box of length 3L.

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