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What does the quantum number n represent in the Schrödinger equation?

a: The amplitude of the wavefunction Explanation

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b: The energy level of the particle Explanation

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c: The length of the box Explanation

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d: The time interval Explanation

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What is the purpose of the time-dependent part of the wavefunction in the equation?

a: To describe the spatial distribution of the particle Explanation

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b: To describe the amplitude of the wavefunction Explanation

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c: To describe how the wavefunction evolves over time Explanation

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d: To calculate the value of n Explanation

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Quantum Mechanics of a particle in a potential well