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a particle is in a one-dimensional box of length l (i.e. the box spans from x = 0 to x = l). the wavefunction for this particle can be described as

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The wavefunction for a particle in a one-dimensional box describes the probability amplitude of finding the particle at a certain position within the box.

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The wavefunction for a particle in a one-dimensional box of length l can be described as a linear superposition of standing waves. These standing waves are solutions to Schrödinger's equation and are quantized in energy. The wavefunction represents the probability amplitude of finding the particle at a certain position within the box.

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