Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 40 - One-Dimensional Quantum Mechanics - Conceptual Questions - Page 1212: 5

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$$\color{blue}{\bf [a]}$$ As $|x|$ increases, the distance between the nodes increases This happens because the particle slows down near the edges. And since it's moving slower, the particle’s de Broglie wavelength increases $$\lambda=\dfrac{h}{mv}$$ and this means an increase in the space between the nodes. Thus, Spacing between nodes $\bf increases $ when $|x|$ increases. $$\color{blue}{\bf [b]}$$ The antinode's height increases as $|x|$ increases. This is because the particle is spending more time at the edges, and there's a higher chance to find the particle there. So, the taller waves represent where you're more likely to find the particle. Also because of the slowing down of the particle while $|x|$ increases, it makes it spend more time at higher $|x|$. This also increases the probability of finding the particle at larger $|x|$. Thus, the antinode's height $\bf increases $ as $|x|$ increases. $$\color{blue}{\bf [c]}$$ See the graph below.
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