Particles in an energy eigenstate not moving?

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Homework Statement



I'm really struggling with this one guys, the question is:

Explain why a particle which is in an energy eigenstate cannot be moving in the
classical sense.

Homework Equations



I'm guessing the TISE and TDSE are relevant

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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"Moving in the Classical sense" means that the expectation value of the particle's speed is non-zero. So, try calculating that expectation value for a particle in an energy eigenstate...
 
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