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

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Chapter 40 - One-Dimensional Quantum Mechanics - Exercises and Problems - Page 1213: 11

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We know that: The de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ gets longer when the particle slows down and loses energy. This means that the distance between the wave nodes of $\psi_{(x)}$ increases where the potential energy $U_{(x)}$ is higher. The particle is more likely to be found in places where it moves slowly. So, the wave’s height gets bigger in areas where the potential energy $U_{(x)}$ is larger.
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