The Wave Function for a Particle in a One-Dimensional Box $\varPsi$

question 4

Multiple Choice

The wave function for a particle in a one-dimensional box of length L

• A)is constrained by the boundary conditions \(\varPsi\) 0)= 0 and \(\varPsi\) (
• L)= 0.
• B)must be zero everywhere outside of the box.
• C)is given by \(\varPsi\) (x)= A sin kx,where A is a constant.
• D)restricts the possible energy of the particle to E = .
• E)All of these are correct.

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