A definite-momentum wavefunction can be expressed by the formula W(x) = A (cos kx +i sin kx), where A and k are constants. Show that, if a particle has such a wavefunction, you are equally likely to find it at any position x.

A definite-momentum wavefunction can be expressed by the formula W(x) = A (cos kx +i sin kx), where A and k are constants. Show that, if a particle has such a wavefunction, you are equally likely to find it at any position x.

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