An Electron Is Confined in a One-Dimensional Infinite Potential Well

question 37

Multiple Choice

An electron is confined in a one-dimensional infinite potential well of 1.0 nm.Calculate the energy difference between the 2nd excited state and the ground state

• A)0.8 * 10^-20 J
• B)2.8 * 10^-21 J
• C)4.8 * 10^-19 J
• D)3.8 * 10^-17 J

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