The reflection coefficient R for a certain barrier tunneling problem is 0.80. The corresponding transmission coefficient T is:
A) 0.80
B) 0.60
C) 0.50
D) 0.20
E) zero

Name: The reflection coefficient R for a certain barrier tunneling problem is 0.80. The corresponding transmission coefficient T is: A) 0.80 B) 0.60 C) 0.50 D) 0.20 E) zero
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The sum of the reflection coefficient (R) and the transmission coefficient (T) must equal 1. Therefore, T = 1 - R = 1 - 0.80 = 0.20.

The Reflection Coefficient R for a Certain Barrier Tunneling Problem