Quantum Mechanics II - SS3 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What does the Schrodinger equation describe?
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A
The behaviour of light waves
B
The behaviour of particles in a classical system
C
The behaviour of particles in a quantum system
D
The behaviour of particles in a relativistic system
2
The Schrodinger equation is a:
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A
Linear partial differential equation
B
Non-linear partial differential equation
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C
Ordinary differential equation
D
Non-linear ordinary differential equation
3
The solutions to the Schrodinger equation are:
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A
Probability amplitudes
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B
Probability densities
C
Wave functions
D
All of the above
4
Which of the following is NOT a postulate of quantum mechanics?
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A
Wave-particle duality
B
The uncertainty principle
C
The Schrodinger equation
D
The principle of least action
5
Which of the following operators corresponds to the momentum of a particle in quantum mechanics?
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A
iħ∂/∂t
B
-iħ
C
iħ∂/∂x
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D
-iħ∂/∂y
6
What is the logic for the Schrödinger equation?
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7
Of what importance is the Schrödinger equation?
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8
Which of the following is a property of a quantum state?
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A
Mass
B
Charge
C
Energy
D
Probability
9
Which of the following is true about a quantum operator?
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A
It always produces a definite value when applied to a quantum state.
B
It always produces an eigenstate when applied to a quantum state.
C
It always produces a probabilistic outcome when applied to a quantum state.
D
It always produces a classical value when applied to a quantum state.
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