Do the total energy and the momentum operators commute? If yes, determine the eigenvalue. If not, determine the commutator. What does it mean if two operators commute in terms of experimental observation? tator/Eigenvalue (circle one):

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Do the total energy and the momentum operators commute? If yes, determine the eigenvalue.
If not, determine the commutator. What does it mean if two operators commute in terms of
experimental observation?
utator/Eigenvalue (circle one):
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Transcribed Image Text:Do the total energy and the momentum operators commute? If yes, determine the eigenvalue. If not, determine the commutator. What does it mean if two operators commute in terms of experimental observation? utator/Eigenvalue (circle one): ent:
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