If two wavefunctions, a and y, are orthonormal and degenerate, then what is true about linear combinations 1 = Y+ ·(y₁+¼b) √2 a Y_= = = (y₁ - yb) √2 and (a) y+ and y- are orthonormal. (b) y+ and y_ are no longer eigenfunctions of the Schrödinger equation. (c) y+ and y_ have the same energy. - (d) y+ and y_ have the same probability density distribution.

If two wavefunctions, a and y, are orthonormal and degenerate, then what is true about linear combinations 1 = Y+ ·(y₁+¼b) √2 a Y_= = = (y₁ - yb) √2 and (a) y+ and y- are orthonormal. (b) y+ and y_ are no longer eigenfunctions of the Schrödinger equation. (c) y+ and y_ have the same energy. - (d) y+ and y_ have the same probability density distribution.

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Chapter5: Quantum Mechanics And Atomic Structure

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