Is Schrödinger's Equation Linear?

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Homework Statement



I am to show that Schrödinger's equation is linear.

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I think it is sufficient to show that if psi1 and psi 2 are the solutions of Schrödinger equation, then any linear combination of them, say (a psi1+b psi 2) is also a soluton to that equation.

Am I missing something?
 
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