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Let ψ be an eigenstate of J^2 and J_z , calculate the average value of the angular momentum around a z'-axis that makes an angle θ' with the z-axis

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Final answer:

To calculate the average value of the angular momentum around a z'-axis that makes an angle θ' with the z-axis, we need more information about the eigenstate ψ.

Step-by-step explanation:

The average value of the angular momentum around a z'-axis that makes an angle θ' with the z-axis can be calculated using the eigenstate ψ of J^2 and J_z. The average value of the angular momentum can be computed as:

L'_z = ⟨ψ|J'_z|ψ⟩

where J'_z is the z-component of the angular momentum along the z'-axis.

To calculate this average value, we need to know the specific form of the eigenstate ψ.

Please provide more information about the eigenstate to proceed with the calculation.

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