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Normalization of wave functions. (a) Find the normalization constant A for a wave function made up of the two lowest states of a quantum particle in a box: ψ(x)=A[sin((πx)/(L)) 4 sin((2 πx)/(L))] (b) A particle is described in the space -a ≤x ≤a by the wave function ψ(x)=A cos((πx)/(2 a)) B sin((πx)/(a)) .Determine the relationship between the values of A and B required for normalization. Suggestion: Use the identity sin2 θ=2 sinθcosθ. | Numerade

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