A harmonic oscillator consists of a 0.020-kg mass on a spring. Its frequency is 1.50 Hz, and

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A harmonic oscillator consists of a 0.020-kg mass on a spring. Its frequency is 1.50 Hz, and the mass has a speed of 0.360 m/s as it passes the equilibrium position.
(a) What is the value of the quantum number n for its energy level?
(b) What is the difference in energy between the levels En and En+1? Is this difference detectable?
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Fundamentals of Physics

ISBN: 978-0471758013

8th Extended edition

Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick

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