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Wave Function

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The wave function is a mathematical description of the behavior and properties of a quantum system. It provides information about the probability distribution of finding a particle in different states.

AP course connection

Topic 6.3: 6.3 Periodic Waves

Unit 6

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