How to Solve Quantum Homework Attachment Question?

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The forum discussion focuses on solving a quantum mechanics homework problem involving wave functions, specifically the integral of the product of two wave functions, Ψ₁ and Ψ₂, over the interval from -1 to 1. The user successfully computed the integral as zero but seeks assistance with the remaining parts of the question. The suggested approach for the unresolved parts is to express variable 'b' in terms of one of the coefficients, c₁ or c₂, and to define 'a' in relation to the other coefficient.

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Homework Statement



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i. I can do
ii. I need some help
iii. I need some help

The Attempt at a Solution



i. [tex]\int_{-1}^{1} \Psi_{1} \Psi_{2} dx = 0[/tex]

ii. ?

iii. ?
 

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Try writing b explicitly in terms of one of the coefficients, c1 or c2, and a in terms of the other.
 

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