UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2019 · Mains Paper II
Q11(c). Degeneracy in a cubic box
Question
Find the degeneracy of energy 14h²/(8mL²) for a particle of mass m in a cubic box of edge L.
Answer in brief
The spatial degeneracy is six.
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All parts of Question 11
- 11(a) Equilibration of molecular kinetic energies10 marks
- 11(b) Decay of an excited molecule5 marks
- 11(c) Degeneracy in a cubic box5 marks