Physics · Quantum Mechanics
A particle of mass m and energy E is incident from the left on a potential step given by: V(x) = 0 for x < 0 V(x) = V0 for x ≥ 0 If E < V0, which of the following statements correctly describes the wave function or regions of the system?
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- 1The region x > 0 is a classically allowed region
- 2The region x < 0 is a classically forbidden region
- 3The wave function in the region x > 0 is A eαx + B e-αx, where α = √2m(V0-E)↔2
- 4The wave function in the region x < 0 is A eikx + B e-ikx, where k = √2mE↔2✓
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The wave function in the region x < 0 is A eikx + B e-ikx, where k = √2mE↔2
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