The wave function of a particle is ei(kx−ωt) where x is distance, t is time, and k and are ω positive real numbers. The x–component of the momentum of the particle is
A. 0
B. ħω
C. ħk
D. ħω/c
E. ħk/ω
(GR9277 #01)
Solution: Momentum operator, p = −iħ∇
pψ = −iħ ∂ψ/∂x
= −iħ ∂ei(kx−ωt)/∂x
= ħk ei(kx−ωt)
= ħkψ
Answer: C
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