If the operator A acts on the orthonormalized real functions f, and f₂ as Af₁ = f₂ and Âf₂ = f₁. The expectation value of A for the state W=7f₁ + 21f₂ is a. 147.0 b. 490.0 c. 28.0 d. 73.5 2940

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If the operator A acts on the orthonormalized
real functions f, and f₂ as Af₁ = f₂ and Âf₂ =
f₁. The expectation value of A for the state
W=7f₁ + 21f₂ is
a. 147.0
b. 490.0
c. 28.0
d. 73.5
e. 294.0
Transcribed Image Text:If the operator A acts on the orthonormalized real functions f, and f₂ as Af₁ = f₂ and Âf₂ = f₁. The expectation value of A for the state W=7f₁ + 21f₂ is a. 147.0 b. 490.0 c. 28.0 d. 73.5 e. 294.0
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