Reviewing Griffith normalisation problem

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The discussion centers on the Griffith normalization problem, specifically the wave function representation between points a and b. The wave function is defined as ##\psi(x) = A \frac{b-x}{b-a}##, which is linear and exhibits a negative slope. The confusion arose from the graph's rendering, which obscured the understanding of the wave function's behavior. Clarification was provided regarding the linearity and slope of the function, resolving the initial misunderstanding.

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It is about normalisation I am posting the image of the question down below
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Integral { psi(X,t) = |psi(X,t)|^2 dx} from X=-inf to X= + inf
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My problem is in (b) it written sketch psi (X,0) as function of X , why the answer was like this

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I didn't understand the branch from a to b

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You are given that between ##x = a## and ##x = b## the wave function is

##\psi(x) = A \frac{b-x}{b-a}##

You should be able to tell that this is linear and has negative slope. What particular aspect of the graph is bothering you?
 
Thank you solve it just was problem with the rendering the graph made me confused for a moment
 
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