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Application +4 | -1
A photodiode sensor is used to measure the output of a 300 W300 {~W} lamp kept 10 m10 {~m} away. The sensor has an opening of 2 cm2 {~cm} in diameter. How many photons enter the sensor if the wavelength of the light is 660 nm660 {~nm} and the exposure time is 100 ms100 {~ms}. (Assume that all the energy of the lamp is given off as light and h=6.6×10−34Js)\left.h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} {Js}\right)
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Correct option: C
2.5×10132.5 \times 10^{13}
Option C (2.5×10132.5 \times 10^{13}) is correct because it is the number of photons calculated based on the power of the lamp, distance to the sensor, sensor area, wavelength, and exposure time.
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Remembering +4 | -1
The wave nature of electrons was first experimentally verified independently by
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Correct option: A
Davisson and Germer
The correct answer is A (Davisson and Germer) because they experimentally verified the wave nature of electrons.
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Understanding +4 | -1
Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom emits photon of the highest frequency
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Correct option: A
n = 2 to n = 1
Option A is correct because the transition from n=2 to n=1 in a hydrogen atom emits a photon with the highest frequency, corresponding to the largest energy difference.
94 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
The energy that should be added to an electron, to reduce its de-Broglie wavelength from 10−10m{10^{ - 10}}m to 0.5×10−10m,0.5 \times {10^{ - 10}}m, will be
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Correct option: B
Thrice the initial energy
The correct answer is B (Thrice the initial energy) because the energy is inversely proportional to the square of the de-Broglie wavelength, and the change in energy is calculated as E2−E1=3E1E_2 - E_1 = 3E_1.
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Understanding +4 | -1
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Davisson-Germer experiment establishes the wave nature of electrons.
Statement II: If electrons have wave nature, they can interfere and show diffraction.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the option given below:
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Correct option: A
Both statement I and statement II are true.
Option A is correct because the Davisson-Germer experiment confirms the wave nature of electrons, and wave nature implies interference and diffraction.
96 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
The work function for caesium is 1.8 eV1.8 \mathrm{~eV}. Light of 5000 A∘5000 ~\mathop {\text{A}}\limits^ \circ is incident on it. Calculate maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons. Given : h=6.6×10−34 Jsh=6.6 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~Js}, me=9×10−31 kg,c=3×108 ms−1m_e=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}, c=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}.
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Correct option: A
1.08×10−19 J1.08 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}
Option A (1.08×10−19 J1.08 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}) is correct because it is the maximum kinetic energy calculated using the photoelectric effect equation.
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Application +4 | -1
The constant AA in the Richardson-Dushman equation for tungsten is 60×104 A m−2 K−260 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~A} \mathrm{~m}^{-2} \mathrm{~K}^{-2}. The work function of tungsten is 4.5 eV4.5 \mathrm{~eV}. A tungsten cathode having a surface area 2.0×10−5 m22.0 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}^2 is heated by a 24 W24 \mathrm{~W} electric heater. In steady state, the heat radiated by the cathode equals the energy input by the heater and the temperature becomes constant. Assuming that the cathode radiates like a blackbody, calculate the saturation current due to thermions. Take Stefan constant =6×10−8 W m−2 K−4=6 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~W} \mathrm{~m}^{-2} \mathrm{~K}^{-4}. Assume that the thermions take only a small fraction of the heat supplied.
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Correct option: A
1.0 mA1. 0 \mathrm{~mA}
Option A (1.0 mA1. 0 \mathrm{~mA}) is correct because it is calculated using the Richardson-Dushman equation and the given parameters.
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Application +4 | -1
Find the maximum magnitude of the linear momentum of a photoelectron emitted when light of wavelength 400 nm400 \mathrm{~nm} falls on a metal having work function 2.5 eV2.5 \mathrm{~eV}.
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Correct option: A
4.2×10−25 kg m s−14.2 \times 10^{-25} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}
Option A (4.2×10−25kgms−14.2 \times 10^{-25} kg m s^{-1}) is correct because it accurately calculates the maximum linear momentum of the photoelectron.
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Understanding +4 | -1
From the photoelectric effect experiment, following observations are made. Identify which of these are correct.
A. The stopping potential depends only on the work function of the metal.
B. The saturation current increases as the intensity of incident light increases.
C. The maximum kinetic energy of a photo electron depends on the intensity of the incident light.
D. Photoelectric effect can be explained using wave theory of light.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct option: C
B only
Option C is correct because only statement B is correct: the saturation current increases as the intensity of incident light increases.
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Understanding +4 | -1
A particle with rest mass m0{m_0} is moving with speed of light cc. The de-Broglie wavelength associated with it will be
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Correct option: B
Zero
Option B (Zero) is correct because if a particle moves at the speed of light, its momentum becomes infinite, leading to a de Broglie wavelength of zero.
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Application +4 | -1
In Millikans oil drop experiment, a charged drop of mass 1.8×10−14kg1.8 \times {10^{ - 14}}kg is stationary between its plates. The distance between its plates is 0.90  cm0.90\;cm and potential difference is 2.0  kilo  volts.2.0\;kilo\;volts. The number of electrons on the drop is
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Correct option: C
5
Option C (5) is correct because the number of electrons is calculated by equating the electric force to the gravitational force and solving for the number of electrons.
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Application +4 | -1
In photoelectric experiment graph of stopping potential versus 1Wavelength\frac{1}{\text {Wavelength}} is drawn. Nature and reciprocal of slope of graph will be
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Correct option: A
Straight line, hce\frac{h c}{e}
Option D (a/2a/\sqrt 2) is correct because at this displacement, the kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE) of the particle are equal in SHM.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion: Photo electric current increases if the distance between cathode and anode is increased.

Reason: Momentum of photon is directly proportional to its wavelength.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion and reason are false
Option D (If both Assertion and reason are false) is correct because increasing the distance between cathode and anode decreases photoelectric current, and the momentum of a photon is inversely proportional to its wavelength.
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Application +4 | -1
A monochromatic source, emitting light of wavelength, 600 nm600 \mathrm{~nm}, has a power output of 66 W66 \mathrm{~W}. Calculate the number of photons emitted by this source in 2 minutes.
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Correct option: A
2.4×1022 photons2.4 \times 10^{22} \text { photons}
Option A (2.4×1022 photons2.4 \times 10^{22} \text{ photons}) is correct because it is calculated using the energy of each photon and the total power emitted.
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Application +4 | -1
The potential energy of a particle of mass mm is given by

U(x)={E0;  0≤x≤10;              x>1U\left( x \right) = \left\{ {\begin{array}{cccccccccccccccccccc} {{E_0};\;0 \le x \le 1}\\ {0;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;x > 1} \end{array}} \right.

λ1{\lambda _1} and λ2{\lambda _2} are the de-Broglie wavelengths of the particle, when 0≤x≤10 \le x \le 1 and x>1x > 1 respectively. If the total energy of particle is 2E0,2{E_0}, the ratio λ1λ2\frac{{{\lambda _1}}}{{{\lambda _2}}} will be
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Correct option: C
2\sqrt 2
Option C (2\sqrt 2) is correct because it represents the ratio of de-Broglie wavelengths calculated using the kinetic energies in the two regions.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion: Work function of a metal is 8eV8 \mathrm{eV}. Two photons each having energy 5 eV\mathrm{eV} can't eject the electron from the metal.

Reason: More than one photon can't collide simultaneously with an electron.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option C is correct because the assertion is true (photons must have energy greater than the work function to eject electrons), and the reason is also true (an electron can only absorb one photon at a time).
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Electric field and magnetic field in a region of space is given by E=E0j^\mathbf{E}=E_0 \hat{\mathbf{j}} and B=B0j^\mathbf{B}=B_0 \hat{\mathbf{j}}. A particle of specific charge α\alpha is released from origin with velocity v=v0i^\mathbf{v}=v_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}. Then, path of particle
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Correct option: C
is a helix with non-uniform pitch
Option C (is a helix with non-uniform pitch) is correct because the electric field causes acceleration along the y-axis, resulting in a changing velocity component parallel to the magnetic field, hence a non-uniform pitch.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion: de-Broglie wavelength of an electron accelerated through a potential difference of V{V} volt is λ=12.72VA\lambda=\frac{12.72}{\sqrt{V}}{A}

Reason: de-Broglie wavelength of an electron is given by λ=hmv\lambda=\frac{h}{m v}.
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Correct option: D
Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.
The assertion is incorrect, and the reason is correct. The correct formula for de-Broglie wavelength is λ=12.27VA\lambda=\frac{{12.27}}{{\sqrt{{V}}}} {A}, not λ=12.72VA\lambda=\frac{{12.72}}{{\sqrt{{V}}}} {A}.
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Application +4 | -1
A beam of 450 nm450 \mathrm{~nm} light is incident on a metal having work function 2.0 eV2.0 \mathrm{~eV} and placed in a magnetic field BB. The most energetic electrons emitted perpendicular to the field are bent in circular arcs of radius 20 cm20 \mathrm{~cm}. Find the value of BB.
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Correct option: A
1.46×10−5 T1.46 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}
Option B (4.16×10−5 T4.16 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}) is correct because it is the magnetic field calculated using the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons and the radius of their circular path.
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Understanding +4 | -1
Which of the following cannot be explained on the basis of photoelectric theory?

I. Instantaneous emission of photoelectrons

II. Existence of threshold frequency

III. Sufficiently intense beam of radiation can emit photoelectrons

IV. Existence of stopping potential
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Correct option: C
III only
Option D (I1=I2=I3>I4{I_1} = {I_2} = {I_3} > {I_4}) is correct because the moment of inertia of the ring, disk, and cylinder are all MR²/2, while the sphere is 2/5 MR².
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Understanding +4 | -1
Assertion: Speed of light is independent of frame of reference.

Reason: Speed of light is the ultimate speed of particle.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option B (If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because both statements are true based on the postulates of special relativity, but the reason doesn't explain the assertion.
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Understanding +4 | -1
According to Einstein’s photoelectric equation, the plot of the kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons from a metal vs the frequency of the incident radiation gives a straight line whose slope
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Correct option: D
is the same for all metals and independent of the intensity of the radiation
Option D (is the same for all metals and independent of the intensity of the radiation) is correct because the slope of the kinetic energy vs. frequency plot is Planck's constant, which is a universal constant.
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Remembering +4 | -1
The linear momentum of a photon corresponding to wavelength of radiation λ\lambda is
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Correct option: C
hλ\frac{h}{\lambda }
Option C (hλ\frac{h}{\lambda }) is correct because the momentum of a photon is given by the de Broglie relation p=hλp = \frac{h}{\lambda}.
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Application +4 | -1
The minimum intensity of light to be detected by human eye is 10−10W/m2.{10^{ - 10}}W/{m^2}. The number of photons of wavelength 5.6×10−7m5.6 \times {10^{ - 7}}m entering the eye, with pupil area 10−6m2,{10^{ - 6}}{m^2}, per second for vision will be nearly
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Correct option: C
300
Option C (300) is correct because it is the approximate number of photons calculated using the given intensity, area, wavelength, and Planck's constant.
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Application +4 | -1
A proton and an α\mathrm{\alpha }-particle are accelerated through the same potential difference. The ratio of their de-Broglie wavelength (λp/λα)\left( {{\lambda _p}/{\lambda _\alpha }} \right) is
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Correct option: D
222\sqrt 2
Option D (222\sqrt{2}) is correct because the de Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass and charge when accelerated through the same potential difference.
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Understanding +4 | -1
The material used for making thermionic cathode must have
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Correct option: B
Low work function and high melting point
Option B (Low work function and high melting point) is correct because a thermionic cathode needs a low work function for easy electron emission and a high melting point to withstand high temperatures.
117 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
Calculate the threshold frequency of photon for photoelectric emission from a metal of work function 0.1 eV0.1 \mathrm{~eV}.
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Correct option: A
2.4×1013 Hz2.4 \times 10^{13} \mathrm{~Hz}
Option A (2.4×1013 Hz2.4 \times 10^{13} \mathrm{~Hz}) is correct because the threshold frequency is calculated by dividing the work function by Planck's constant.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
A moving proton and electron have the same de-Broglie wavelength. If k and pk\,\mathrm{and}\,p denote the KE and momentum, respectively. Then, choose the correct option.
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Correct option: A
KP<Ke  and  Pp=Pe{K_P} < {K_e}\mathrm{ \,\,and }\,\,{P_p} = {P_e}
Option A (KP<Ke   and  Pp=Pe{K_P} < {K_e}\,\mathrm{ \,\,and }\,\,{P_p} = {P_e}) is correct because equal de-Broglie wavelengths imply equal momenta, and since the electron is lighter, it has a higher kinetic energy.
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If an electron and a photon propagate in the form of waves having the same wavelength, it implies that they have the same
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Correct option: B
Momentum
Option B (Momentum) is correct because, according to de Broglie's hypothesis, wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum (p=h/λp = h/\lambda).
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The linear momentum of photon is pp. The wavelength of photon is λ  ,\lambda \;, then (hh is Planck constant)
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Correct option: B
λ=hp\lambda = \frac{h}{p}
Option B (λ=hp\lambda = \frac{h}{p}) is correct because the wavelength of a photon is inversely proportional to its momentum, as described by the equation λ=h/p\lambda = h/p.
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