Modern Physics
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Author: Randy Harris
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Chapter 6, Problem 20E
(a)
To determine
The change in the position and the kinetic energy of a particle, classically.
(b)
To determine
The complete wave function everywhere.
(c)
To determine
The probability of the reflection of the particles.
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