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

question 24

Multiple Choice

A proton is in a one-dimensional box of length 2 $\times$ 10^-15 m.What is the value of the energy of the n = 5 state divided by the energy of the n = 3 state?

• A)1.7
• B)16
• C)2.8
• D)2.0
• E)0.4

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