A physically reasonable wave function, ψ(x), for a one-dimensional system must
A) be defined at all points in space.
B) be continuous at all points in space.
C) be single-valued.
D) obey all the constraints listed above.
E) obey only (b) and (c) above.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A physically reasonable wave function should be defined at all points in space, be continuous at all points in space, be single-valued, and obey all other constraints imposed by the physical system (such as normalization and the Schrödinger equation). Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

A Physically Reasonable Wave Function, ψ(X), for a One-Dimensional System