particle trapped in a one-dimensional finite potential well with U0 = 0 in the region 0 < x < L, and finite U0 everywhere else, has a ground state wavenumber, k. The ground state wavenumber for the same particle in an infinite one-dimensional potential well of width L, would be equal to k. There is not enough information to determine. less than k. greater than k.

particle trapped in a one-dimensional finite potential well with U0 = 0 in the region 0 < x < L, and finite U0 everywhere else, has a ground state wavenumber, k. The ground state wavenumber for the same particle in an infinite one-dimensional potential well of width L, would be equal to k. There is not enough information to determine. less than k. greater than k.

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Chapter6: Quantum Mechanics In One Dimension

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