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Standing Waves
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Wize University Chemistry Textbook > Early Atomic Theory to Quantum Theory
Standing Waves
4 Activities
Consider a particle in a one-dimensional box with length L and n = 2. Which one of the following statements is TRUE about this system?
The wavefunction has 2 nodes.
The most probable position to find the electron is at the centre of the box (i.e., x = L/2).
The wavelength for the standing wave is L/2.
The energy of the n = 2 state is double the energy of the ground state.
None of the above.
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More Standing Waves Questions:
Consider the following plots of probability distribution for a particle in a one-dimensional box.
Which plot represents a particle with the highest energy?