106. Combining two real wave functions ₁ and 2, the following functions are constructed: A = ₁ + ₂₂ B = ₁ +10₂, C = ₁ -i₂, D=i(₁ +0₂). The correct statement will then be (a) A and B represent the same state (b) A and C represent the same state. (d) B and D represent the same state. (c) A and D represents the same state

106. Combining two real wave functions ₁ and 2, the following functions are constructed: A = ₁ + ₂₂ B = ₁ +10₂, C = ₁ -i₂, D=i(₁ +0₂). The correct statement will then be (a) A and B represent the same state (b) A and C represent the same state. (d) B and D represent the same state. (c) A and D represents the same state

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Chapter4: Introduction To Quantum Mechanics

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