Quantum Mechanics - Expectation Value

If ψ is a normalized solution of the Schrodinger equation and Q is the operator corresponding to a physical observable x and the quantity ψ*Qψ may be integrated in order to obtain the 

A. Normalization constant for ψ
B. Spatial overlap of Q with ψ
C. Mean value of x
D. Uncertainty in x
E. Time derivative of x
(GR8677 #56)
Solution:

Expectation value: 
  • The predicted mean value of the result of an experiment.
  • The average value of the measurable quantity Q (observable x) on the state ψ

Answer: C

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