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These functions are eigenfunctions corresponding to the operator d^2/dx^2 What is the eigenvalue corresponding to 1....

These functions are eigenfunctions corresponding to the operator d^2/dx^2

What is the eigenvalue corresponding to

1. sin(2pix/a)

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The logic is very simple, sin(2pix/a) [a is a constant] is an eigen function, d^2/dx^2 is an operator operating on the eigen function to generate an eigen value(you need this) and the same Eigen function. In other words

Operator operating on Eigen function = Eigen value * same Eigen function

Therefore,

d^2/dx^2 sin(2pix/a) = ?(4pi^2/a^2)?sin(2pix/a)

?(4pi^2/a^2) is your eigen value

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