If an Electron Is Confined to a One-Dimensional Box 200

question 40

Multiple Choice

If an electron is confined to a one-dimensional box 200 pm in length,calculate the zero-point energy.

• A)1.51 * 10^-18 J
• B)6.04 * 10^-18 J
• C)1.51 * 10^-20 J
• D)1.21 * 10^-19 J
• E)1.2 * 10^-17 J

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