Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 38 - Quantization - Stop to Think 38.3 - Page 1099: 1

Answer

The quantum number is 4 for the particle.

Work Step by Step

From the standing wave diagram, we can find the quantum number of the particle. The number of antinodes in the diagram is the quantum number of the particle. In the given diagram, the number of antinodes is 4. Hence the quantum number is 4.
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