University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - Quantum Mechanics I: Wave Functions - Problems - Exercises - Page 1354: 40.1

Answer

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Work Step by Step

We know the momentum of the free electron, so we can calculate the wavenumber k and the frequency . $k=\frac{p}{\hbar}=-4.27\times10^{10}m^{-1}$ Now use that expression for k. $\omega=\frac{\hbar k^2}{2m}=1.05\times10^{17}s^{-1}$ Now express its wave function. $\Psi(x,t)=Ae^{ikx}e^{-i \omega t}$ $\Psi(x,t)=Ae^{-i(4.27\times10^{10}m^{-1})x}e^{-i (1.05\times10^{17}s^{-1}) t}$
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