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If the transmission coefficient T for a potential barrier is 0.8, what percentage of particles incident on the barrier are reflected?

a: 10% Explanation

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b: 20% Explanation

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c: 30% Explanation

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d: 50% Explanation

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How does increasing the width of a potential barrier affect the transmission coefficient?

a: It decreases the transmission coefficient Explanation

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b: It increases the transmission coefficient Explanation

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c: It has no effect on the transmission coefficient Explanation

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d: It causes the transmission coefficient to oscillate Explanation

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Quantum Tunnelling Through Potential Barrier