Question on Intro QM pertaining to Harmonic Oscillator

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The forum discussion centers on a solution to a quantum mechanics problem related to the harmonic oscillator. A user submitted their solution for review, specifically highlighting a calculation error in the last line where they incorrectly stated that ##4^2=16##. Another participant promptly identified this mistake, confirming the solution's overall quality while offering guidance for correction.

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Homework Statement
Consider a system in a state
|ψ >=## frac{5/√50}*|φ0 > +frac{4/√50}*|φ1 > +frac{3/√50}*|φ2 >##
where |φ0 >, |φ1 > and |φ2 > are eigenstates of a harmonic oscillator
in ground, first and second excited state respectively.
(a) Find the average energy of this systemin the state |ψ >.
(b) What is the probability that |ψ > can be found in the state |φ1 >?
Relevant Equations
Avg Energy E=P(j)*E(j) (where E(n)=ℏw(n+0.5)
P(1)=## frac{|φ1|ψ>^2/<ψ|ψ > ##
Hi. I have attached a neatly done solution to the above question. I request someone to please check my solution and help me rectify any possible mistakes that I may have made.

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Last line ##4^2=16##. Other than that it looks good.
 
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kuruman said:
Last line ##4^2=16##. Other than that it looks good.
Ah yes! Sorry for that silly error, I noticed that now.

And thank you tons for your prompt guidance 🙏🏻
 

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