Which of the following is ALWAYS FALSE for a particle encountering a potential barrier? I. The wave function of the particle is continuous and smooth upon entering and leaving the potential barrier. II. Increasing the length of the potential barrier reduces the probability of the particle to pass through. III. Inside the potential barrier, the wave function of the particle is exponentially decreasing. IV. The transmitted wave function has a shorter wavelength.

Which of the following is ALWAYS FALSE for a particle encountering a potential barrier? I. The wave function of the particle is continuous and smooth upon entering and leaving the potential barrier. II. Increasing the length of the potential barrier reduces the probability of the particle to pass through. III. Inside the potential barrier, the wave function of the particle is exponentially decreasing. IV. The transmitted wave function has a shorter wavelength.

Modern Physics

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Chapter8: Quantum Mechanics In Three Dimensions

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