Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Chaps 1-38)
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 38, Problem 32P
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(b)
To determine
The probability of finding the electron within
(c)
To determine
The probability of finding the electron within
(d)
To determine
The comparison of probability with classical prediction.
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