1. The wavelength of a photon is 7 x10 – 7 m. calculate the frequency of the photon.

Also
calculate the energy of the photon in Joules and e.V
a) 4.285 x 10 14 Hertz, 2.84 x 10 – 19Joules , 2.36 e.V
b) 4.285 x 10 14 Hertz, 2.84 x 10 – 19Joules , 1.77 e.V
c) 3.2365 x 10 15 Hertz , 3.42 x 10 – 19Joules , 2.36 e.V
d) 3.236 x 10 15 Hertz , 3.42 x 10 – 19Joules , 1.77 e.V
Answer: b
Solution: momentum = h/λ. ν = c/λ energy= hc/λ

2. Which of the following statements is true about a photon? (Give reasons in support of your
answer).
a) A photon has zero mass and zero momentum.
b) A photon has finite mass and a finite value of momentum.
c) A photon has zero mass but finite value of momentum
d) A photon has finite mass but zero momentum.
Answer: c
Solution: not needed

3. A photon of wavelength 350nm and intensity 1.00W/m2 is directed at a Potassium surface

(Work Function = 2.2 e.V).
i) Will photoelectrons be emitted from the surface? (Give reasons in support of your
answer).
ii) If yes, then calculate the maximum Kinetic Energy (K.E. MAX) of the emitted
photoelectrons.
iii) If 50% of the incident photons produce photoelectrons, how many are emitted per sec
if the Potassium surface has an area of 1cm2.
iv) Calculate the Photoelectric Current generated.
a) No (φ greater than photon energy), 0, 0, 0.
b) No (φ less than photon energy), 0, 0, 0
c) Yes (φ less than photon energy), 1.3e. V, 8.8 x 10 11 photoelectrons/sec, 9.346 x 10
–6
Ampere
d) Yes, (φ greater than photon energy), 1.3e.V, 8.8 x 10 11 photoelectrons/sec, 9.346 x
10 – 6 Ampere
Answer: c
Solution: Ek=hν−ω
Here energy of photon comes out to be greater than work function

4. The work function of Platinum is twice that of the work function of Calcium. If the
minimum photon energy required to emit photoelectrons from the surface of Platinum is
E, then that for the surface of Calcium would be
a) 2E
b) 3E/2
c) E/2
 d) Cannot be determined.
Answer: c
Solution: Ek=hν−ω
Let w and w’ be the 2 workfunction
W=2w’
Apply equation considering KE zero

5. The work function of Sodium is greater than that of Potassium. If both the surfaces are
irradiated with photons of same wavelength, then the K.E. of the emitted photoelectrons in
the Sodium surface as compared to the K.E. of the photoelectrons in the Potassium surface
will be
a) Same
b) Less
c) More
d) Cannot be determined.
Answer: b
Solution: Ek=hν−ω here same wavelength so KE+w is constant

6. A metallic surface is first irradiated with Ultraviolet light and then with Infrared light.
What will be the change in the K.E. of the emitted photoelectrons? What will be the
change in the photoelectric current IP?
a) K.E. will remain same. IP will remain same.
b) K.E. will increase. IP will increase.
c) K.E. will decrease. IP will decrease.
d) K.E. will increase. IP will remain same.
e) K.E. will decrease. IP will remain same.
Answer: e
Solution: current depends only on intensity of light and not on wavelength also
energy of UV is more than IR so KE decreases [using equation Ek=hν−ω]

7. The threshold frequency for photoelectric emission in Copper is 1.1x 10 15 Hz. Find the
maximum K.E. of the photoelectrons emitted when light of frequency 1.5 x 10 15 Hz is
directed on a Copper surface.
a) 1.66e.V
b) 1.32 e.V
c) 2.40e.V
d) 3.22e.V
Answer: a
Solution: Ek=hν−ω. ω=h (threshold frequency)
8. The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission in Tungsten is 240nm. What
wavelength of light must be used in order that the emitted photoelectrons have a maximum
K.E. of 1.2 e.V.
a) 200nm
b) 230nm
c) 350nm
d) 195nm
Answer: d
Solution: Ek=hν−ω directly use equation

9. Photoelectric effect can take place only when photons strike bound electrons or electrons
embedded in the metal surface, since it is impossible for a photon to give up all its energy
and momentum to a free electron. This is in accordance with
a) Law of conservation of Energy
b) Law of conservation of Mass
c) Law of conservation of Momentum
d) Law of conservation of both Energy and Momentum
Answer: d
Solution: not needed

10. Which of the following statements is true about photoelectric effect?

a) There is no time lag ∆t between the arrival of light (photons) on the surface of a
metal, and the emission of photoelectrons (within limits of experimental accuracy
~10- 9sec).
b) There is always a specific time lag ∆t, between the arrival of photons on the
surface and emission of photoelectrons.
c) There is a specific time lag ∆t only in some exceptional cases, particularly in some
specific metals.
d) There is a specific time lag ∆t only when the photon energy is very less.
Answer: b
Solution: not needed

11. The Stopping Potential (Extinction voltage) in a photoelectric chamber is 3V. The work
function φ for the metal is 2.2e.V. Calculate the incident photon energy and frequency.
a) 8.33 x 10 – 19Joules, 1.256 x 1015 Hz.
b) 4.42 x 10 – 19Joules, 1.256 x 1015 Hz.
c) 8. 33 x 10 – 19Joules, 2.343 x 1015 Hz.
d) 4.42 x 10 – 19Joules, 2.343 x 1015 Hz.
Answer: a
Solution: Ek=hν−ω. eV= Ek here V is stopping potential

12. Which of the following statements is true for photoelectric effect?

a) Photoelectric current is proportional to the frequency of the radiation used, for all
retarding voltages.
b) Photoelectric current is proportional to the intensity of light used for all retarding
voltages.
 c) Photoelectric current is proportional to the wavelength of radiation used, for all
retarding voltages.
d) Photoelectric current is proportional to energy of the radiation used for all retarding
voltages.
Answer: b
Solution: not needed

13. Which of the following statements is false for photoelectric effect?

a) The Stopping Potential (Extinction voltage) depends on the incident photon
frequency
b) The Stopping Potential depends on the incident photon energy.
c) The Stopping Potential depends on the incident photon intensity.
d) The Stopping Potential depends on the incident photon wavelength.
Answer: c
Solution: not needed

14. What are the frequency, wavelength and energy of an X-ray photon whose momentum is
1.2 x 10 –23 kg m/s?
a) 5.4 x 1018 Hz, 3.6 x 10 –15 Joules, 555 Fermi
b) 5.4 x 1018 Hz, 3.6 x 10 –15 Joules, 652 Fermi
c) 5.4 x 1018 Hz, 4.2 x 10 –15 Joules, 555 Fermi
d) 2.4 x 1018 Hz, 3.6 x 10 –15 Joules, 555 Fermi
Answer: a
Solution: momentum = h/λ. ν = c/λ

15. If the energy of a photon is 4.2e.V, calculate its momentum.

a) 2.243 x 10 –24 kg m /s
b) 2.243 x 10 –27 kg m /s
c) 3.324 x 10 –27 kg m /s
d) 3.324 x 10 –24 kg m /s
Answer: b

Solution: momentum = h/λ. energy= hc/λ

16. Frequency below which no electrons are emitted from metal surface is
a) minimum frequency
b) angular frequency
c) maximum frequency
d) threshold frequency
Answer: d
Solution: not needed

17. Energy absorbed by electron is used in

a) escaping the metal
 b) increasing kinetic energy
c) both A and B
d) increasing frequency
Answer: c
Solution: not needed

18. The de Broglie wavelength of a particle is the same as the wavelength of photon. Then, the
photon’s energy is:
(a) Equal to the kinetic energy of the particle.
(b) Less than kinetic energy of the particle.
(c) Greater than kinetic energy of the particle.
(d) Nothing can be specified.
Answer: d

Solution: h/λ = mv. Depends upon the mass of particle

19. A nucleus of mass ‘M’ at rest emits a α-particle of mass ‘m’. The de Broglie wave lengths
of the α-particle and residual nucleus will be in the ratio
(a) m: M
(b) (M+m): 1
(c) M: m
(d) 1: 1.
Answer: d

Solution: h/λ = mv. (M-m)V=mv [conservation of momentum]

20. The ratio of the de Broglie wave lengths of the electron in the first and the third orbits in the
hydrogen atom is
(a) 1 : 1
(b) 1: 3
(c) 1: 9
(d) 1: 6
Answer: b

Solution: h/λ = mv .Also velocity of electron in n orbit is inversely proportional to n.

21. Complete the following statement: According to the de Broglie relation, the wavelength of
a "matter" wave is inversely proportional to

A. Planck's constant.

B. The mass of the particle.

C. The momentum of the particle.

 D. The speed of the particle.

Answer: c

Solution: h/λ = mv

22. What is the de Broglie wavelength of an electron (m = 9.11 ´ 10-31 kg) in a 5.0 ´ 103-volt
X-ray tube?

A. 0.007 nm

B. 0.014 nm

C. 0.017 nm

D. 0.028 nm

E. 0.034 nm

Answer: c

Solution: h/λ = mv eV=mv2/2

23. Determine the de Broglie wavelength of a neutron (m = 1.67 ´ 10-27 kg) which has a speed
of 5.0 m/s.

A. 79 nm

B. 162 nm

C. 395 nm

D. 529 nm

E. 1975 nm

Answer: a

Solution: h/λ = mv

24. The de Broglie wavelength of an electron (m = 9.11 ´ 10-31 kg) is 1.2 ´ 10-10 m. Determine
the kinetic energy of the electron

A.

1.5 x 10^-15 J
 B.

1.6 x 10^-16 J

C.

1.7 x 10^-17 J

D.

1.8 x 10^-18 J

E.

1.9 x 10^-19 J
Answer: c

Solution:

25. What happens to the de Broglie wavelength of an electron if its momentum is doubled?

A.

The wavelength decreases by a factor of 4.

B.

The wavelength increases by a factor of 4.

C.

The wavelength increases by a factor of 3.

D.

The wavelength increases by a factor of 2.

E.

The wavelength decreases by a factor of 2.

Answer: e

Solution: wavelength inversly proportional to momentum

26. Hubble telescope has an orbital speed of 7.56 ´ 103 m/s and a mass of 11,600 kg. What is
the de Broglie wavelength of the telescope?

A.8.77 x 10^7 m
 B. 5.81 x 10^-26 m

C. 6.63 x 10^-34 m

D. 3.78 x 10^-40 m

E. 7.56 x 10^-42 m

Answer: e

Solution: h/mv is wavelength

27. A particle is dropped from a height H. The de Broglie wavelength of the particle as
a function of height is proportional to

(a) H

(b) H 1/2

(c) H0

(b) H -1/2
Answer: b

Solution: v=root(2gH)

Wavelength inversly proportional to velocity

28. The wavelength of a photon needed to remove a proton from a nucleus which
is bound to the nucleus with 1 MeV energy is nearly

(a) 1.2 nm

(b) 1.2 × 10-3 nm

(c) 1.2 × 10-6 nm

(d) 1.2 × 101 nm

Answer:

Solution:
29. Consider a beam of electrons (each electron with energy E0) incident on a
metal surface kept in an evacuated chamber. Then

(a) No electrons will be emitted as only photons can emit electrons.

(b) Electrons can be emitted but all with an energy, E0.

(c) Electrons can be emitted with any energy, with a maximum of E0 – φ (φ is the
work function).

(d) Electrons can be emitted with any energy, with a maximum of E0.

Answer: c

Solution: not needed

30. A proton, a neutron, an electron and an α-particle have same energy. Then their de

Broglie wavelengths compare as

◦ (a) λp = λn > λe > λα

◦ (b) λα < λp = λn > λe

◦ (c) λe < λp = λn > λα

◦ (d) λe = λp = λn = λα

Answer: b

Solution: h/λ = mv
E=mv2/2
h/λ =square root (2Em)
31. An electron is moving with an initial

velocity and is in a magnetic field

Then it’s de Broglie wavelength

◦ (a) remains constant.

◦ (b) increases with time.

◦ (c) decreases with time.

◦ (d) increases and decreases periodically.

Answer: c

Solution: force due to magnetic field=qvB in z direction so velocity is increasing and

hence de Broglie wavelength will decrease.

32. An electron (mass m) with an initial

velocity is in an electric field

Its de Broglie wavelength at time t is given by

Answer: c

Solution: force due to magnetic field is zero[from formula]

33. An electron (mass m) with an initial

velocity is in an electric field

it’s de Broglie wavelength at time t is given by

Answer: c

Solution: force due to magnetic field=qE in y direction so velocity is increasing

F=qE a=qE/m v at time t =qEt/m in y direction and v in x direction

34. work function of a metal is the:

a) maximum energy required to escape
b) minimum energy required to escape
c) twice of minimum energy required to escape
d) none of these energy required to escape
Answer: b
Solution: not needed

35. who gave photoelectric equation:

a) newton
b) Einstein
c) Davisson
d) Plank
Answer: b
Solution: not needed
36. In which case is electron emission from a metal not known?
a) Heating the metal sufficiently
b) Applying a very strong electric field to a metal
c) Applying a very strong magnetic field to a metal
d) Illuminating a metal surface with suitable light
Answer: a
Solution: not needed

37. In various experiments on photo electricity the stopping potential for a given frequency of
the incident radiation
a) is independent of the radiation intensity
b) is proportional to radiation intensity
c) is independent of radiation intensity
d) is inversely proportional to radiation intensity
Answer: a
Solution: from photoelectric equation

38. In interaction of radiation with matter, radiation behaves as if it is made up of particles

called
a) Photon
b) Boson
c) Electron
d) Positron
Answer: a
Solution: not needed

39. Each photon has the same speed but different

a) Radius
b) Frequency.
c) Rest mass
d) Energy
Answer: b
Solution: not needed