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Engineering Physics · Q62

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Engineering and GATE · Engineering Physics · question 62

Q62

In a Stern-Gerlach experiment, the magnetic field is in +Z direction. A particle comes out of this experiment in | + z > . state. Which of the following statements are true?

In a Stern-Gerlach experiment, the magnetic field is in +Z direction. A particle comes out of this experiment in  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
Answer
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

Solution

Answer: Option B
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