University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - Quantum Mechanics I: Wave Functions - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1353: Q40.23

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

In the limit as n approaches infinity, the probability distribution functions do indeed approach the Newtonian probability distribution. This is apparent from Figure 40.28, and is stated in the caption. A mathematical proof of this fact is beyond the scope of the current text.
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