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    Zeeman Effect: Homework Questions on n=2 & 3 Energy Levels in 2T Magnetic Field

    Homework Statement Consider the splitting of the n=2 and n=3 energy levels for a hydrogen atom placed in a 2T magnetic field. Consider only the normal Zeeman effect (ignore spin). (a) What is the separation in energy between adjacent ml levels for the same l? (b) How many different...
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    Conceptual Question regarding Uncertainty Principle

    This could be one of those questions where I'm hindered by my lack of knowledge on the subject, being only a freshman in college, but recently we learned the uncertainty principle which states that: ΔE*Δt ≥ h/4π Given this, I'm assuming it'd be accurate to rewrite ΔE as Δm*c2, which would...
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    Wave function in Infinite/Finite Potential Wells

    Ah, yes, I'm using "guessing" in the the sense that as I'm learning differential equations, the book tells us to "guess" solutions to the second order differential equations. It's not really guessing, but I've gotten used to the term. Thanks so much!
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    Wave function in Infinite/Finite Potential Wells

    Oh I see. So if the particle is bound by the potential, we know V > E, so we "guess" the exponential solution. But if the particle is free and E > V, then we guess the sinusoidal solution? Is that the correct interpretation?
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    Wave function in Infinite/Finite Potential Wells

    Okay I think I see that. But how do we determine if the wavefunction will be sinusoidal or exponential?
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    Wave function in Infinite/Finite Potential Wells

    So I get that it will be the same as the function for a < x < b except that the constants in front of the sine/cosine will be different and k = √2m(E - Uo)/ (hbar)2? Is that right?
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    Wave function in Infinite/Finite Potential Wells

    Homework Statement What is the functional form of the wave function in the ground state in the five regions x<0, 0<x<a, a<x<b, b<x<L, and x>L? I've attached the picture of the potential well as well here: Homework Equations Schrodinger time independent equation The Attempt at a...
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    Uncertainty Principle Question

    Homework Statement Laser can now be designed to emit pulses of light smaller than 30 microns wide in their direction of motion. (a) Estimate the uncertainty in the momentum of a photon in such a pulse. (b) The momentum of a photon is p=h/λ. Estimate the uncertainty in the...
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    First-Order Linear Differential Equation

    Homework Statement A 400-gallon tank initially contains 200 gallons of water containing 2 parts per billion by weight of dioxin, an extremely potent carcinogen. Suppose water containing 5 parts per billion flows into the top of the tank at a rate of 4 gallons per minute. The water in the tank...
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    Time Dilation/Length Contraction Question?

    Homework Statement A meter stick moves parallel to its length with speed v = 0.6c relative to you. a. Compute the length of the stick measured by you. b. How long does it take for the stick to pass you? Homework Equations t = to*γ L = Lo/γ The Attempt at a Solution Part a was...
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    Solving for Momentum in Pion Decay

    Homework Statement We are the given the rare decay: π+ → e+ + ve Also, we are given mπ = 139.6 MeV/c2, mv ≈ 0, me+ = 0.511 MeV/c2 And we are given that the decay starts with the pion at rest, so I took that to mean that pπ = 0 Solve for the momentum of the positron. Homework Equations...
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    Comp Sci How to Ensure a C++ Program Reads Exactly 52 Mappings from a File?

    Homework Statement This program must read two input files, one is a key that specifies the conversion of characters the other is a text message that will be encoded based on the mapping specified in the key files. The program must use the key mappings to both encode and decode the...
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    MATLAB Programming Loops Question

    Thanks for your help! I don't think I did it the way you were telling me, but the output was the same. Here was my final code: SO2.a = 38.91; SO2.b = 3.904*10^-2; SO2.c = -3.105*10^-5; SO2.d = 8.606*10^-9; SO3.a = 48.50; SO3.b = 9.188*10^-2; SO3.c = -8.540*10^-5; SO3.d = 32.40*10^-9; O2.a...
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    MATLAB Programming Loops Question

    I apologize, I really do, but I'm not entirely sure how to do what you are talking about. The problem I seem to be having is that every time the user puts in the reply of 'Y', and inputs a new T1 (hence creating a new Cp2), it seems to overwrite the previous one. Thus, when I display the end...
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    MATLAB Programming Loops Question

    Hi, thank you for replying! I've fixed my problem that it kept closing after running the script, but at the moment I've got this: while reply == 'Y' T1 = input('Input another temperature: '); Cp2 = inputval.a + inputval.b*T1 + inputval.c*(T1)^2 + inputval.d*(T1)^3; Table1 = [T1 Cp2];reply =...
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