A Particle Is Confined to a One-Dimensional Trap by Infinite

question 7

Multiple Choice

A particle is confined to a one-dimensional trap by infinite potential energy walls.Of the following states, designed by the quantum number n, for which one is the probability density greatest near the center of the well?

• A)n = 2
• B)n = 3
• C)n = 4
• D)n = 5
• E)n = 6

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