Introduction to Physics (SPA001U2M): Mid-Sem II

Marks: 35 Submission Deadline: 1 PM, 22/12/ 2021

1. Which among the following functions represent physically acceptable wave functions: f(x) =
3 sin 𝜋x, g(x) = 4 - |x|, h2 (x) = 5x, and e(x) = x2 5
2. Consider a 1D particle which is confined within the region 0≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝑎 & whose wave function
in this region is Ψ(𝑥, 0) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝜋𝑥/𝑎) exp(𝑖𝜔𝑡), calculate the probability of finding the
particle in the interval a/4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3a/4. 5
3. Calculate the expectation value of p and p2 for the wave function, where p is momentum
Ψ(𝑥, 0) = (2/L)1/2 sin (𝜋𝑥/𝐿), 0< 𝑥 < 𝐿
Ψ(𝑥, 0) = 0, otherwise 10
4. (a)Find the wave function of a particle inside a potential well whose potential is given 5

V(x) = 0, 0 < x < 4a

V(x) = ∞, otherwise

(b)Find the energy of nth state of particle inside box 5

5. Find commutator of d/dx and x. 5