A Proton Is in a One-Dimensional Box of Length ~2 $\times$

question 90

Multiple Choice

A proton is in a one-dimensional box of length ~2 $\times$ 10^-15 m (i.e.,~ size of a nucleus) .What is the magnitude of the change in energy for a transition between the second and first excited states?

• A)50 MeV
• B)400 MeV
• C)150 MeV
• D)250 MeV
• E)200 MeV

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