Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th Ed + Masteringphysics: Chapters 20-35
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Chapter 38, Problem 36P
(a)
To determine
The graph for the lowest three states.
(b)
To determine
The form of the wave function in the ground state of three regions
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