Which consequence occurs when orthogonal wave functions overlap?

💡 Explanation

Transition probability is reduced because orthogonal wave functions exhibit zero overlap, which minimizes the dipole matrix element via Fermi's Golden Rule; therefore, the probability diminishes, rather than broadening because of environmental disturbance or complete loss of quantum behavior.

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