Calculate the probability that the particle's x coordinate

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To calculate the probability of a particle's x coordinate between 1.6000 and 1.6001 Å in a box from x = 0 to x = 2.000 Å, the wavefunction must be evaluated at x ≈ 1.6 Å. The interval is considered infinitesimal, allowing the use of the approximation |wavefunction|^2dx, where dx is 0.0001 Å. The particle's mass is 1.0 × 10^-26 g, and the box length is 2.000 Å. Clarification is needed regarding the wavefunction's value at the specified x coordinate. Understanding the units for both x and the box length is crucial for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement


For a 1.0 × 10-26 g particle in a box whose ends are at x = 0 and x = 2.000 Å, calculate the probability that the particle's x coordinate is between 1.6000 and 1.6001 Å if n=1

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I know that since the interval between 1.6000 and 1.6001 is small it can be considered infinitesimal so dx is 0.0001 and we can use |of the state function|^2dx as an approximation (I know the working is probably wrong, feel free to correct me) I know that since the box's ends are at x=0 and x=2.000Å then a which is the length of the box is 2.000Å
What I'm confused about is x, I was stuck and saw a partial chegg solution saying x was 1.6, which I don't get.
 

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Use units for x and a, then you directly see if you do the right thing.
 
mfb said:
Use units for x and a, then you directly see if you do the right thing.
I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean.
 
The end of the box are at x1=0 A˝/SUP]
Frankenstein19 said:
I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean.
The ends of the box are at x1=0.0 A° and at x2 = 2.000 A°. You need the value of the wavefunction at x≈1.6 A°.
 
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