Physics · Quantum Mechanics
The wave function of a quantum mechanical particle is given by ψ(x) = 35φ1(x) + 45φ2(x), where φ1(x) and φ2(x) are orthonormal energy eigenfunctions with corresponding eigenvalues -1 eV and 1 eV respectively. What is the expectation value of the energy of the particle in state ψ?
- 1725 eV✓
- 2125 eV
- 375 eV
- 415 eV
Correct answer
725 eV
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