An Electron Is Trapped in an Infinite Potential Well

question 6

Multiple Choice

An electron is trapped in an infinite potential well.If the energy of the electron when it is in the n = 4 quantum state is 160 eV,what is the minimum possible value of the energy of the electron?

• A)5.00 eV
• B)10.0 eV
• C)40.0 eV
• D)80.0 eV

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