Most probable position of electron in an infinitely deep square well

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The most probable positions of an electron in an infinitely deep square well are determined by the wave function, specifically the points where the sine function reaches its maximum. The correct positions are L/6, L/2, and 5L/6, as derived from the wave function squared. The alternative solution proposing L/4, L/2, and 3L/4 is incorrect based on the calculations provided.

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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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