The wave function of a particle is shown below At which loca

The wave function of a particle is shown below. At which location is the probability of finding the particle the highest?

A) Location P

D) Location r

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The wave function of a particle is shown below. At which location is the probability of finding the particle to the right of the origin is (blank) the probablity of finding the particle to the left of the origin.

A) equal to

B) lower than

C) higher than

Solution

a) The probability amplitude is maximum in magnitude at r. The probability is equal to the square of the amplitude so it is maximum at r.

b) One can clearly see the area under the curve in right side is greater than the left side. The probability of finding the particle right of the origin is higher than the left side.