Most probable position of electron in an infinitely deep square well

In summary, the most probable positions of the electron in an infinitely deep square well, based on the given wave function, are L/6, L/2, and 5L/6. The solution provided (L/4, L/2, 3L/4) is incorrect.
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Homework Statement



An electron in an infinitely deep square well has a wave function that is given by
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What are the most probable positions of the electron?

The Attempt at a Solution

I got the values as L/6, L/2, 5L/6 by finding the x values that made the wave function squared max( so the values that made the sin term=1)But the solution says L/4, L/2 and 3L/4 ?
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princejan7 said:
I got the values as L/6, L/2, 5L/6 by finding the x values that made the wave function squared max( so the values that made the sin term=1)

Your answer looks correct to me. The answer given as the solution (L/4, L/2, 3L/4) is incorrect.
 

Related to Most probable position of electron in an infinitely deep square well

What is the "most probable position" of an electron in an infinitely deep square well?

The most probable position of an electron in an infinitely deep square well is the point at which there is the highest likelihood of finding the electron upon measurement.

What is an "infinitely deep square well"?

An infinitely deep square well is a model used in quantum mechanics to represent a particle confined to a specific region with infinite potential energy barriers on all sides.

How is the most probable position of an electron in an infinitely deep square well determined?

The most probable position of an electron in an infinitely deep square well is determined by finding the maximum value of the probability density function, which is given by the square of the wave function.

What is the significance of the most probable position of an electron in an infinitely deep square well?

The most probable position of an electron in an infinitely deep square well provides information about the distribution of the particle's energy and the likelihood of finding the electron at a certain point within the well.

Can the most probable position of an electron in an infinitely deep square well change?

No, the most probable position of an electron in an infinitely deep square well is fixed and does not change over time. However, the probability of finding the electron at different positions may change depending on the state of the system.

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