Probability of finding a particle in an infinite well

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The discussion focuses on calculating the probability of finding an electron in specific intervals within an infinite potential well for quantum states n=1 and n=2. The probability is derived using the wave function equation, specifically integrating the square of the sine function over the given intervals. A participant questions whether the proposed integral formula is correct and notes the absence of trigonometric values necessary for evaluation. The conversation highlights the importance of knowing the well's length, L, to complete the calculations accurately. The completion of these calculations is essential for understanding quantum mechanics in the context of particle confinement.
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Homework Statement


For the particle in a box given in the above question, what is the probability of finding the electron between (i) x = 0.49 and 0.51, (ii) x = 0 and 0.020 and (ii) x=0.24 and 0.26 ( x in nm) for both n=1 and n=2. Rationalize your answers.

Homework Equations


$$\psi_n=\sqrt{\frac{2}{L}}\sin{\frac{n\pi}{L}x}$$

The Attempt at a Solution


Is the answer to each sub question $$\frac{2}{L}\int_{x_1}^{x_2}\sin^2{\frac{n\pi}{L}x}dx$$?

The trignometric values arent given. So is there anything that I am missing?
 
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Yes it is. I assume you know the value of L.
 
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