Simple Normalization/schrodinger equation problem

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The discussion centers on the application of the Schrödinger equation in quantum mechanics, specifically addressing the normalization of wave functions. Participants emphasize that substituting any value for the constant A into the equation maintains its validity, highlighting the inherent flexibility in the normalization process. This insight underscores the fundamental principle that wave functions can be scaled without altering the physical predictions of the system.

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Plug it back into the equation. Does it work? Can you see why any number you put as A makes the equation true?
 

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