The Schrӧdinger Equation
Find the expectation value of the square of the momentum squared for the particle in the state, \(\Psi(x, t)=A e^{i(k x-\omega t)}\). What conclusion can you draw from your solution?
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Psi=Ae^i(kx-omega t)
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