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A particle has the wave function $$\psi $$ (x, t) = A[exp (iωt) cos (kx)]. Which one of the following is correct?

A. This is an eigen state of both energy and momentum

B. This is an eigen state of momentum and not energy

C. This is an eigen state of energy and not momentum

D. This is not an eigen state of energy or momentum

Answer: Option A


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