Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Vol. 1
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Author: Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca
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Chapter 35, Problem 30P
(a)
To determine
The energies of the three lowest energy state.
(b)
To determine
The quantum number and energy of two lowest energy state.
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