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voko
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Your function has ONE value at any ONE point x. Not two, not three, not any other number.
Quantum mechanics: how to sketch the wave function?
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Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around sketching a wave function in the context of quantum mechanics. Participants are exploring how to properly represent the function over specified intervals and are grappling with the implications of integrating the function across those intervals.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants are attempting to understand how to integrate the wave function over the range [0, b] and how to sketch it accurately. Questions arise regarding the correct interpretation of the function's values at specific points and the necessity of using random values versus calculated ones.
Discussion Status
The discussion is ongoing, with some participants providing guidance on how to label axes and choose points for the sketch. There is a lack of consensus on how to consolidate the function into a single expression, and multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored.
Contextual Notes
Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the information they can use or the methods they can apply. There is confusion regarding the representation of the wave function across different intervals and the need for clarity on the values to be plotted.