Given the Hamiltonian: H=p²/2m+ V(x) What is the value of the commutator [H,x]?

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Given the Hamiltonian:
H=p²/2m+ V(x)
What is the value of the commutator [H,x]?
Transcribed Image Text:Given the Hamiltonian: H=p²/2m+ V(x) What is the value of the commutator [H,x]?
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