University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - Quantum Mechanics I: Wave Functions - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1353: Q40.7

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

As explained on page 1326, the physical interpretation is the probability of finding the particle between the points $x_1$ and $x_2$. The total area under the graph must be 1, since that represents the probability of finding the particle somewhere in space.
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