Most probable position of electron in an infinitely deep square well

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The discussion centers on determining the most probable positions of an electron in an infinitely deep square well based on its wave function. The initial attempt at a solution identified probable positions at L/6, L/2, and 5L/6 by maximizing the wave function squared. However, the provided solution suggests L/4, L/2, and 3L/4 as the correct values. Participants agree that the initial calculations yielding L/6, L/2, and 5L/6 are accurate, indicating a discrepancy in the provided solution. The conclusion emphasizes that the values derived from the wave function analysis are indeed correct.
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Homework Statement



An electron in an infinitely deep square well has a wave function that is given by
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What are the most probable positions of the electron?

The Attempt at a Solution

I got the values as L/6, L/2, 5L/6 by finding the x values that made the wave function squared max( so the values that made the sin term=1)But the solution says L/4, L/2 and 3L/4 ?
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princejan7 said:
I got the values as L/6, L/2, 5L/6 by finding the x values that made the wave function squared max( so the values that made the sin term=1)

Your answer looks correct to me. The answer given as the solution (L/4, L/2, 3L/4) is incorrect.
 
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