(a)
The expectation value
(a)
Answer to Problem 57AP
The expectation value
Explanation of Solution
Write the expectation relation.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
It is an odd function. The integration of odd function goes to zero.
Therefore, the expectation value
(b)
The expectation value
(b)
Answer to Problem 57AP
The expectation value
Explanation of Solution
Rewrite the expectation relation.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
It is an odd function. The integration of odd function goes to zero.
Therefore, the expectation value
(c)
The expectation value
(c)
Answer to Problem 57AP
The expectation value
Explanation of Solution
Rewrite the expectation relation.
Here,
Write the given wave function.
Conclusion:
Substitute
First two term is an odd function. The integration of odd function goes to zero.
Substitute
Therefore, the expectation value
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