Engineering Physics Multiple Choice Questions on “Schrodinger Equation (Steady State Form)”.
1. Which of the following is the correct expression for the steady-state form of Schrödinger wave function?
a) (PPsi= -ifrac{hbar}{2m}frac{partialPsi}{partial x}+UPsi)
b) (EPsi= -ifrac{hbar}{2m}frac{partial^2Psi}{partial x^2}+UPsi)
c) (EPsi = -ifrac{hbar^z}{2m}frac{partialPsi/partial x}+UPsi)
d) (EPsi = -ifrac{hbar^z}{2m}frac{partial^2Psi}{partial x^2}+UPsi)
Answer: d
Clarification: The correct expression for the Steady state form of the Schrödinger wave equation is (EPsi = -ifrac{hbar^z}{2m}frac{partial^2Psi}{partial x^2}+UPsi). It is different from the time-dependent for, as it depends on position of the particle only.
2. Which function is considered independent of time to achieve the steady state form?
a) Ψ
b) dΨ/dt
c) d2Ψ/dx2
d) U
Answer: d
Clarification: The potential energy of a particle is considered to not depend on time explicitly, the forces that act on it, and hence U, vary with the position only.
3. For 3-D system, the Schrödinger equation changes.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: Schrodinger equation is a basic principle. When considered for a 3-D system, only the new dimensions, in which the equation was considered, are added.
4. The Steady-state form of Schrodinger wave equation is _____________
a) Linear
b) Quadratic
c) Differential equation
d) Derivable
Answer: a
Clarification: The Steady-state Schrodinger Wave equation is a linear in the wave function Ψ. It means, that no term has Psi with a degree greater than 1.
5. The values of Energy for which Schrodinger’s steady state equation can be solved is called as _____________
a) Eigen Vectors
b) Eigen Values
c) Eigen Functions
d) Operators
Answer: b
Clarification: Eigen values are the value of Energy for which Schrodinger’s steady state equation can be solved. The corresponding wave function is called Eigen Function.
6. The Energy levels are proportional to ______________
a) n
b) n-1
c) n2
d) n-2
Answer: d
Clarification: The energy levels for which the Schrodinger’s steady state equation can be solved is inversely proportional to the square of quantum number.
7. Total Energy is quantized but not angular momentum of the quantum particle.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: Both the Total energy and the angular momentum of the quantum particle is quantized. In case of Hydrogen atoms, L = (sqrt{l(l+1)hbar}), where l = 0, 1, 2, …. (n-1).
8. Which quantity is said to be degenerate when HΨn = EnΨn?
a) Eigen Vectors
b) Eigen Values
c) Eigen Functions
d) Operators
Answer: c
Clarification: In such a case, when there is corresponding to each Eigen value there is only one Eigen function, the Eigen function is known as degenerate.
9. For a box with infinitely hard walls, the potential is maximum at _____________
a) L
b) 2L
c) L/2
d) 3L
Answer: a
Clarification: In a box with infinitely high barriers with infinitely hard walls, the potential is infinite when x = 0 and when x = L.