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A spin-half particle is in a linear superposition 0.8|↑〉 + 0.6|↓〉 of its spin-up and spin-down states. If |↑〉 and |↓〉 are the eigenstates of σz then what is the expectation value, up to one decimal place, of the operator 10σz + 5σx ? Here, symbols have their usual meanings. ____________
Options:
A .  4.3
B .  5.4
C .  6.5
D .  7.6
Answer: Option D


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