A particle is trapped in an infinite potential energy well.It is in the state with quantum number n = 14.How many nodes does the probability density have (counting the nodes at the ends of the well)?
A)0
B)7
C)13
D)14
E)15

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The number of nodes in the probability density of a particle in a quantum state with quantum number n = 14 is n + 1. This includes the nodes at the ends of the well. Therefore, for n = 14, there are 14 + 1 = 15 nodes.

A Particle Is Trapped in an Infinite Potential Energy Well