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Differential equations in mechanics

The real hydrogen atom
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The real hydrogen atom

Age
16 to 18
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Dip your toe into the world of quantum mechanics by looking at the Schrodinger equation for hydrogen atoms
Differential equation matcher
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Differential equation matcher

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Match the descriptions of physical processes to these differential equations.

It's only a minus sign
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It's only a minus sign

Age
16 to 18
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Solve these differential equations to see how a minus sign can change the answer