(c) Why can\'t we use A = B = 0 as a solution? I\'ve already gotten part (a). I

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(c) Why can't we use A = B = 0 as a solution?
I've already gotten part (a). I just need some advice for theother two parts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!

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b) If the wave function is Ax+B in the particle in the box: Match the wave function at 0: 0 = A(0) + B = B => B=0 Match the wave function at L: 0 = AL + B = AL + 0 = AL => A=0 So the only way to match the boundary condition is for both A and Bto be 0 which is not meaningful as described below. c) A=0 and B=0 will lead to a wave function that is identically 0over all space. This wave function can not be normalized. You won'tfind the particle anywhere. This wave function actually means thereis no particle in there, so it's not a meaningful solution toanything.

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