Do the kinetic energy operator and momentum operator commute once they are applied on f(x) =AX?

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Chapter10: Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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Do the kinetic energy operator and momentum operator commute once they are applied on
f(x) =AX?
Select one:
O a. Yes they do commute
O b. They don't commute
O c. No clear conclusion could be drawn
O d. None
Transcribed Image Text:Do the kinetic energy operator and momentum operator commute once they are applied on f(x) =AX? Select one: O a. Yes they do commute O b. They don't commute O c. No clear conclusion could be drawn O d. None
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