A Particle Is Trapped in an Infinite Potential Energy Well

question 10

Multiple Choice

A particle is trapped in an infinite potential energy well. It is in the state with quantum number n = 14. How many nodes does the probability density have (counting the nodes at the ends of the well) ?

• A) none
• B) 7
• C) 13
• D) 14
• E) 15

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