answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

psi is a complex numbers so its square will be negative(i^2=-i).. we take modulus of psi^2..as probability cannot be negative..

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do you take modulus of wave function?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is modulus function one one?

No.


What is the function of the modulus operator in most languages?

Calculating the modulus of two numbers. Are you surprised now?


What is an example of how a modulus function works?

In mathematics, the modulus of a real number is its numerical value without regard to its sign. So, for example, 3 is the absolute value of both 3 and −3. When graphing a modulus function, f(|x|), graph the function f(x) ignoring the modulus and simply reflect any values below the x-axis (negative values) so they become positive.


what is wave function?

The official definition for the word wave function is "a function that satisfies a wave equation and describes the properties of a wave."


How a modulus function works?

At the basic level, the modulus of a number or expression is simply the value of the number or of the expression. For a positive number the modulus is the number, for 0 it is 0, and for a negative number, x, it is -x (which is positive).


What can a sound wave travel the fastest through?

A solid with highest Young's modulus probably diamond


How will you calculate potential if the wave function is given?

Square the wave function.


What is the probability density of the wave function?

See related link, In quantum mechanics, a probability amplitude is a complex number whose modulus squared represents a probability or probability density. For example, the values taken by a normalised wave function ψ are amplitudes, since |ψ(x)|2 gives the probability density at position x. Probability amplitudes may also correspond to probabilities of discrete outcomes.


Is function f of x equal to modulus x differentiable?

It is; everywhere except at x = 0


What are the Differentiate the sine wave and cosine wave?

The differential of the sine function is the cosine function while the differential of the cosine function is the negative of the sine function.


Does The modulus operator can be used with a long double?

No. Nor with float or double. Use function dreml (or remainderl).


What are the different types of modulus elasticity?

there are different types of modulus it depends on what types of stress is acting on the material if its direct stress then then there is modulus of elasticity,if tis shear stress then its modulus of rigidity and when its volumetric stress it is bulk modulus and so on