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

question 12

Multiple Choice

An electron is in a one-dimensional trap with zero potential energy in the interior and infinite potential energy at the walls.The ratio E₃/E₁ of the energy for n = 3 to that for n = 1 is:

• A)1/3
• B)1/9
• C)3/1
• D)9/1
• E)1/1

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