Suppose we have a box containing an electron with the lowest possible energy $E_{1}$. Imagine that we slowly squeeze the box, making its length $L$ smaller. What will happen to the electron's energy? The system described in problem Q10T. 5 will resist being compressed in the manner described by exerting an opposing force on whatever is compressing it.

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As the box is squeezed and its length $L$ decreases, the quantized energy levels of the electron, including the lowest possible energy $E_{1}$, increase due to the quantum mechanical nature of particles in confined spaces. This increase in energy levels means the system requires work to be done on it to compress it further, manifesting as an opposing force against the compression.

Suppose We Have a Box Containing an Electron with the Lowest