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State the first-order energy correction in time-independent perturbation theory for H = H₀ + λH'.1 / 8
E_n^(1) = ⟨n⁽⁰⁾|H'|n⁽⁰⁾⟩, the expectation value of the perturbation in the unperturbed eigenstate. It is simply the diagonal matrix element — no summation over other states is needed at first order.
In the path integral formulation, the quantum amplitude between two points is:
AThe amplitude of the single classical path onlyBA sum over every possible path, each weighted by e^(iS/ħ)CIndependent of the action S entirelyDOnly defined for free particles
Three things, one equation Know any two and you can find the third. Rearranged: I = V ÷ R, and R = V ÷ I. The pattern to hold onto With resistance fixed, more voltage means more current. Push harder, more flows. In the first three rows the
This distance-time graph is a straight line through the origin. What does its gradient tell you, and what does the straightness tell you?
AThe gradient is the acceleration, and the straight line means the acceleration is increasingBThe gradient is the speed, and the straight line means the speed is constantCThe gradient is the total distance, and the straight line means the object is stationaryDThe gradient is the time taken, and the straight line means the object is speeding up
Charge that stays put Atoms carry positive charge in the nucleus and negative charge in the electrons around it. Normally they balance, so things are neutral. Rub two surfaces together and electrons move from one to the other. One ends up w
Define capacitance and state its defining formula.1 / 8
C = Q/V, the ratio of stored charge to the potential difference across the capacitor. It is a geometric property of the conductor pair (and any dielectric between them) — independent of Q and V individually. SI unit: farad (F = C/V).