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In a Stern-Gerlach experiment, the magnetic field is in +Z direction. A particle comes out of this experiment in $$\left| { + {\bf{\hat z}} \uparrow > } \right.$$  state. Which of the following statements are true?

A. The particle has a definite value of the y component of the spin angular momentum

B. The particle has a definite value of the square of the spin angular momentum

C. The particle has a definite value of the x component of spin angular momentum

D. The particle has a definite values of x and y components of spin angular momentum

Answer: Option B


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The four possible configurations of neutrons in the ground state of $${}_4^9Be$$  nucleus according to the shell model, and the associated nuclear spin are listed below. Choose the correct one

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