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The discussion focuses on calculating the probability of finding a particle between x=2.0 and x=2.1 Angstroms using the wavefunction \(\Psi = Axe^{-kx}\) with \(k = 0.5\). The user initially calculated the normalization constant \(A\) as \(2k^{3/2}\) and attempted to integrate the probability density \(P = \int \Psi^2\) over the specified range. The user reported an initial probability of 0.1005, while the correct probability is 0.0271, indicating a potential error in the integration process.

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Homework Statement


A particle with some potential has a wavefunction of [itex]\Psi[/itex]=Axe-kx(from 0 to infinity) if k=.5 what is the prob of finding particle between x=2.0 and 2.1 Angstrom.


Homework Equations


P=[itex]\int[/itex] [itex]\Psi[/itex]2


The Attempt at a Solution


I already found what A= in a different problem its 2k3/2
So i thought i would just plug in for A and do the integration from 2 to 2.1. Thats what some example did. i get like .1005 but the answer is .0271.

thanks
 
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you might want to re-check your math because I used your method and got the correct answer
 


o ok thanks
 

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