An Electron Is in a One-Dimensional Trap with Zero Potential $\Psi$

question 27

Multiple Choice

An electron is in a one-dimensional trap with zero potential energy in the interior and infinite potential energy at the walls. A graph of its wave function $\Psi$ (x) versus x is shown. The value of quantum number n is:

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 4
• E) 8

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