The Ground State Energy of a Particle in a One-Dimensional

question 37

Multiple Choice

The ground state energy of a particle in a one-dimensional infinite potential well of width is .The ground state energy of the same particle in a one-dimensional finite potential well with in the region 0 < x < 1.5 nm,and U₀ = 50 eV everywhere else, would be

• A) less than 20 eV.
• B) greater than 20 eV.
• C) equal to 20 eV.
• D) The particle would not have a ground state.

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