The ground state energy of a particle in a one-dimensional infinite potential well of width 1.5 nm is 20 eV. The ground state energy of the same particle in a one-dimensional finite potential well with U0 = 0 in the region 0 < x < 1.5 nm, and U0 = 50 eV everywhere else, would be greater than 50 eV. less than 20 eV. greater than 20 eV, but less than 50 eV. equal to 50 eV. equal to 20 eV.

The ground state energy of a particle in a one-dimensional infinite potential well of width 1.5 nm is 20 eV. The ground state energy of the same particle in a one-dimensional finite potential well with U0 = 0 in the region 0 < x < 1.5 nm, and U0 = 50 eV everywhere else, would be greater than 50 eV. less than 20 eV. greater than 20 eV, but less than 50 eV. equal to 50 eV. equal to 20 eV.

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Chapter6: Quantum Mechanics In One Dimension

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Problem 16P

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