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What must be the width of a one-dimensional infinite potential well if an electron trapped in it in the n = 3 state is to have an energy of 4.7 eV?

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Chapter7: Quantum Mechanics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25CQ: Can a quantum particle 'escape' from an infinite potential well like that in a box? Why? Why not?

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