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3-D Infinite Well


Consider an electron trapped in a three-dimensional cavity with dimensions 2 nm x 1 nm x 1 nm as shown. The potential inside the cavity is zero and the potential outside of the cavity is infinite.

What is the 4th lowest energy level of the electron in this cavity?

E = eV