Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the wave function?

• A. It represents the probability of the electron
• B. It represents the amplitude of the electron wave
• C. It represents the frequency of the electron wave
• D. It represents the speed of the electron wave

Answer 1

The correct option is B It represents the amplitude of the electron wave

Wave function represents the amplitude of an electron wave. It can be positive and negative. Its square represents the probability density of the electron.