Which consequence results when complex wave functions are not orthogonal?

💡 Explanation

Non-orthogonal wave functions cause non-unique state descriptions, because linear dependence implies several equivalent function combinations. Therefore probability density becomes ambiguous, rather than the energy being undefined because operators still act locally.

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