An Electron Is in a One-Dimensional Well with Finite Potential

question 14

Multiple Choice

An electron is in a one-dimensional well with finite potential energy barriers at the walls.The matter wave:

• A)is zero at the barriers
• B)is zero everywhere within each barrier
• C)is zero in the well
• D)extends into the barriers
• E)is discontinuous at the barriers

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