Which of the following statements best describes tunneling?
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Answer:
The tunneling is a quantum mechanical phenomenon which occurs when a particle is able to penetrate through a potential barrier that is higher in energy than its kinetic energy.
If U be the potential energy of the potential barrier and E be the kinetic energy of the particle and the condition is U is greater than E (U > E), then the particle exhibits quantum tunneling effect to penetrate through the potential barrier.
Hence, correct answer is option (b) Particle travels through a region in which its energy is less than the potential energy.
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