Me here atmospheric chemistry question -:-( got test tom

In summary, the degeneracy of the energy level for a particle in a cubic box with an energy of (2^2+1^2+1^2) XE0 =6E0 is 3, as there are three different combinations of quantum numbers that can give us the same energy.
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please help me here atmospheric chemistry question urgent --:-( got test tom

Homework Statement


a particle in a cubic box has an energy equal to (2^2+1^2+1^2) XE0 =6E0 where Eo=h^2/8ma^2 what is the degeneracy of this enegry level?

this is the Queston

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The Attempt at a Solution


now i know degeneracy means when u have to values are the same like 2 and 2 3 and 3

so i said for here is 2 because 1^2 is 1 and we have 1^2 is 1 is that right?
buti looked at my notes and ididnt find anything
 
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Dear student,

Thank you for reaching out for help with your atmospheric chemistry question. I understand that you have a test tomorrow and are in need of urgent assistance. I will do my best to help you understand the problem and find a solution.

First, let's define some terms. Degeneracy refers to the number of different states or configurations that have the same energy. In other words, it is the number of ways that a particular energy level can be achieved.

In this case, we are dealing with a particle in a cubic box, which means the particle is confined within a three-dimensional box. The energy of this particle is given by the equation E = (2^2+1^2+1^2) XE0 =6E0, where E0=h^2/8ma^2. This equation tells us that the energy of the particle is equal to 6 times the energy quantum E0.

To determine the degeneracy of this energy level, we need to consider all the possible combinations of quantum numbers (n1, n2, n3) that can give us the same energy. In this case, the energy level is (2^2+1^2+1^2) XE0 =6E0, which means that n1=2, n2=1, and n3=1. We can rearrange these numbers in different ways, such as (1,2,1) or (1,1,2), and they will still give us the same energy level.

Therefore, the degeneracy of this energy level is 3, as there are three different combinations of quantum numbers that can give us the same energy. I hope this helps you understand the problem better. Good luck on your test tomorrow!
 

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