Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 39 - More about Matter Waves - Problems - Page 1215: 18

Answer

$233\;eV$

Work Step by Step

According to the diagram, an electron in the $n=3$ state has an energy of $E_3=233\;eV$. Inside the well there is no potential energy $(V)$, and the electron is trapped the well by the "walls" of $450\;eV $potential energy. Thus, inside the well $V=0$. Therefore, the kinetic energy $(K)$ of the electron inside the well is $K=E_3-V$ or, $K=(233-0)\; eV=233\;eV$
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