University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - Quantum Mechanics I: Wave Functions - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1353: Q40.12

Answer

Yes. No.

Work Step by Step

A particle in a box with a definite energy E does have a unique wavelength $\lambda=\frac{2 \pi}{k}$, where the energy E is related to k by equation 40.24. The momentum has a definite magnitude, as we see from equation 40.31, but the momentum can be either negative or positive, so the particle is not in a state of definite momentum.
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