WAVES AND PARTICLES

1. De Broglie wavelength associated with the charges particles

(i) The energy of a charged particle accelerated through potential difference
q = charge on the particel
2
(ii) Momentum of particle
2
(iii) The De Broglie wavelength associated with charges particles

2
2
(iv) For an electron m = 9.1 x 10 -31kgq=1.6x1019coulomb,h=6.62x1034Joulesec.
De Broglie wavelength associated with electron
.

(v) i.e

(vi) The potential difference required to bring an electron of wavelength

.

to rest

(vii) For a proton mp=1.67x1027kg

0.286

10

(viii) For a deutron m = 2 x 1.67 x 10 -27kg.

0.286

(ix) For - particles

q=21.6x1019,m=4x1.67x1027kg
.

2. De Broglie wavelength associated with uncharged particles

(i) Wave length associated with the particle
(ii) For a neutron m = 1.67 x 10 -27 kg

(iii) Energy of thermal neutrons at ordinary temperatures E = kT

De Broglie wavelength associated with gas molecules

crms =R.M.S.Velocityofgasmolecules

(iv) Energy of gas molecules at temperature T0 K

3. Explanation of Bohr quantization condition

(i) Only those circular orbits in an atom are possible for electrons whose circumference is
an integral multiple of De Broglie wavelength associated with the electron.
2

SOLVED EXAMPLES
1. An electron and a proton are accelerated through the same potential difference. The
ration of their De Broglie wave length will be -(b)

(a)

Solution --

(c)

(d) 1

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

2. What potential must be applied on an electron microscope so that it may produce an
electron of
wavelength 1 ?
(a) 50 V
(b) 100 V
(c) 150 V
(d) 200 V
Solution -1
1
V = 150 V
Hence the correct answer will be (3).
3. The momentum of photon of wavelength 0.01
will be

(c)1012h

(a) h

(b)102h
Solution --

(d)102h

10

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

4. The kinetic energies of an electron and proton are same. The ratio of De Broglie
wavelengths associated with them will be
(a) 1 : (1836)2
(b)1836 1
(c)1836:1
(d)(1836)2:1

Solution

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

5. A particle with rest mass m0ismovingwithspeedC.TheDeBrogliewavelength

associatedwithitwillbe
(a) Zero
(b)
(c)
(d)
Solution
1
0

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

6. The effective mass of a photon of energy hv will be
(a) Zero
(b)
(c)
Solution
E hv and E
Therefore

(d) m0

mc2

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

7. The momentum of photon of frequency 109Hzwillbe
(a) 31kgm/s

(b)7.3x1029kgm/s
(c)2.2x1033kgm/s
(d)6.6x1026kgm/s

Solution

2.2
10
kg-m/s
Hence the correct answer will be (3).

8. The De Broglie wavelength of an atom at absolute temperature T0Kwillbe

(b)

(a)

(c)

(d)

3
Solution

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

9. The wavelength of a photon of momentum 6.6 x 10-24kgm/swillbe
(a) 1
(b) 10
(c) 100
(d) 1000
Solution

.
.

10

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

10. The wavelength of an electron of energy 100 eV will be --(a) 1.2

(b) 10
(c) 100
.

Solution

(d) 1

1.2

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

11. The ratio of wavelengths of deuteron and photon accelerated through the same
potential difference will be --(a)

(b)

Solution

(c)

(d)

or

or

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

12. Through what potential difference should an electron be accelerated so that its De
Broglie wavelength becomes 0.4
(a) 9410 V
(b) 94.10 V
(c) 9.140 V
(d) 941.0 V
Solution --

0.4

or
= 941.0 V volt
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
13. The De Broglie wavelength of thermal neutrons at 270Cwillbe
(a) 1.77
b 1.77 m
c 1.77 cm

Solution --

d 1.77 mm

1.77

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

14. The De Broglie wave present in the fifth Bohr orbit is
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
Solution
The number of De Broglie waves in the fifth orbit of hydrogen atom is 5.
Hence the correct answer will be (4).

15. The De Broglie wavelength associated with electron in nth Bohr orbit is -(a)
(b) 2
(c)
(d)
Solution --

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

16. The De Broglie wavelength associated with a material particle when it is accelerated
through a potential difference of 150 volt is 1 . The De Broglie wavelength
associated with the same particle when it is accelerated through a potential
difference of 1350 V will be
(a)
(b)
(c) 1
(d) 0
Solution --

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

17. If E and P are the energy and the momentum of a photon respectively then on
reducing the wavelength of photon--(a) p and E both will decrease
(b) p and E both will increase
(c) p will increase and E will decrease
(d) p will decrease and E will
increase
Solution
On decreasing , both p and E will increase.
Hence the correct answer will be (2).
18. If - particle, proton, electron and neutron are moving with the same velocity then
maximum De Broglie wavelength will be of
(a) particles
(b) neutron
(c) proton
(d) electron
Solution

Because the mass of electron is minimum , hence its wavelength will be

maximum.
Hence the correct answer will be (4).

19. The De Broglie wavelength associated with electrons revolving round the nucleus in
a hydrogen atom in ground state, will be
(a) 0.3
(b) 3.3
(c) 6.62
(d) 10
Solution
or

3.3 x 10 10 m
3.3
IIndmethod

or

= 3.3

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

20. An electron is accelerated from rest, between two points at which the potentials are
20 V and 40 V respectively. The De Broglie wavelength associated with the electron
will be
(a) 0.75
(b) 7.5
(c) 2.75
(d) 2.75 m
.

Solution

40 20

20 volt

2.75

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

21. The curve between the energy and frequency of photon will be
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Solution
curve will be a straight line
Hence the correct answer will be (3).
22. Relation between wavelength of electron and photon of same energy is (b)
(a)
(c)
(d) none of these
Solution

2
2

10
6.6

3 10
10

10

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

23. De-Broglie wavelength
depends upon mass m and energy E according to the
relation represented as
a
(b)
(c)
(d)
Solution
Wavelength

1
2

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

24. Particle nature and wave nature of electromagnetic waves and electrons can be
shown by
a Electron has small mass, deflected by the metal sheet
b X-ray is diffracted, reflected by thick metal sheet
c Light is refracted and defracted
d Photoelectricity and electron microscopy
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
25. De Broglie wavelength of a body of mass m and kinetic energy E is given by :
(a)

(b)

(c)

Solution

But
2
Hence the correct answer will be (1).

(d)

26. An electron and a proton have the same de-broglie wavelength. Then the kinetic
energy of the electron is
a Zero
(b) infinity
(c) equal to the kinetic energy of the proton
(d) greater then the kinetic energy of the proton
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
27. The energy that should be added to an electron to reduce its de Broglie wavelength
from
10-10 m to 0.5 x 10 -10 m will be
(a) Thrice the initial energy
(b) twice the initial energy
(c) equal to the initial energy
(d) four times the initial energy
Hence the correct answer will be (1).
28. The formula for the wavelength associated with a particle having momentum p is
a
(b) ph
(c) (p + h)
(d)
Solution
According to De Broglis formula the wavelength of matter wave
associated with a particle
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
29. The kinetic energy of electron and proton is 10-32 J. Then relation between their DeBroglie wavelength is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2
Solution

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

30. Photon and electron are given same energy (10 -20 J). The wavelength associated
with it are
and
respectively. Then, which statement is true
(a)

(b)

(c)

Solution

(d)

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

31. For a moving cricket ball, the correct de Broglie wavelength is
a It is not applicable for such a big particle
(b)

(c)

(d)

Solution
De Broglie wavelength

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

32. The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron having 80 eV of energy is nearly
(1eV = 1.6 x 10 -19 J;
Mass of the electron = 9 x 10-31 kg;
Planks constant = 6.6 x 10-34 Js)
(a) 140
(b) 0.14
(c) 14

(d) 1.4

Solution
De Broglie wavelength for electrons
.

1.4

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

33. A positron and a proton are accelerated by the same accelerating potential. Then
the ratio of the associated wavelengths of positron and proton will be :
(M = Mass of proton, m mass of positron)

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Solution

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

34. Which of the following has maximum wavelength of matter waves. (Velocity is the
same)
(a) Proton
(b) Neutron
(c)
particle
(d)
particle
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
35. The wave nature of electron is verified by
(a) Thomsons experiment
(b) Davisson and Germer experiment
(c) de Broglie law
(d) Plancks law
Hence the correct answer will be (2).

36. The de Broglie associated with proton changes by 0.25% if its momentum is
changes by po. The initial momentum was
(b) po / 400
(c) 401 po
(d) po / 100
(a) 100 po
Solution

100

100

100

400
401

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

37. Wavelength of neutron at 270 C is . The wavelength of neutron at 92.70 C is
(a) /3 (b) /2
(c) /4
(d) /3
Solution

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

38. The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle moving with a velocity 2.25 x 108 m/s is
equal to the wavelength of photon. The ratio of kinetic energy of the particle to the
energy of the photon is
(velocity of light is 3 x 108 m/s)
(a) 1/8
(b) 3/8
(c) 5/8
(d) 7/8
Solution
.

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

39. According to be Broglie, the de Broglie wavelength for electron in an orbit of

hydrogen atom is 10-9m. The principal quantum number for this electron is
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Solution
2

10
3.14 5.13

10

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

ELECTRONS AND PHOTONS

40. Sodium and copper have work functions 2.3 eV and 4.5 eV respectively. Then the
ratio of the wavelengths is nearest to
(1) 1 : 2
(2) 4 : 1
(3) 2 : 1
(4) 1 : 4
Solution
/

Work function =
4.5
2.3

2
1

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

41. Two identical photocathodes receive light of frequencies f1andf2.Ifthevelocitiesof
thephotoelectrons(ofmassm)comingoutarerespectivelyv1andv2,then
(1)
1

(2)

(2)

(4)

Solution
For photoelectric effect, according to Einsteins equation,
Kinetic energy of emitted electron = hf (work function )

1
2
2

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

42. According to Einsteins photoelectric equation, the plot of the kinetic energy of the
emitted photo electrons from a metal vs the frequency, of the incident radiation gives
a straight line whose slope
(1) Depends on the nature of the metal used
(2) Depends on the intensity of the radiation
(3) Depends both on the intensity of the radiation and the metal used
(4) Is the same for all metals and independent of the intensity of the radiation.

Solution
According to Einsteins equation,
Kinetic energy =
where kinetic energy and f (frequency) are
variables, compare it with equation,
slope of line = h
is Planks constant.
Hence the slope is same for all metals and independent of the intensity of
radiation. Option (4) represents the answer.
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
43. The work function of a substance is 4.0 eV. The longest wavelength of light that can
cause photoelectron emission from this substance is approximately
(1) 540 mm
(2) 400 nm
(3) 310 nm
(4) 220 nm
Solution
Let
= Longest wavelength of light
(work function)
.
.

310
Hence the correct answer will be (3).
44. A photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1 m away. When the same
source of light is placed (1/2) m away, the number of electrons emitted by
photocathode
would
(1) Decrease by a factor of 2
(2) increase by a factor of 2
(3) decrease by a factor of 4
(4) increase by a factor of 4
Solution
Here, we assume light to spread uniformity in all directions.
Number of photo-electrons emitted from a surface depend on intensity of
light/ falling on it. Thus the number of electrons emitted n depends directly
on I. P remains constant as the source is the same.

1
12
Hence the correct answer will be (4).

4
1

45. If the kinetic energy of a free electron doubles, its de Broglie wavelength changes by
the
Factor
(1) 12
(2) 2
(3) 12
(4) 2
Solution

2
De Broglie wavelength
where K = kinetic energy of particle

1
2

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

46. Photon of frequency v has a momentum associated with it. If c is the velocity of light,
the momentum is
(1)
(2)
(3) hvc
(4)
Solution
Energy of a photon E = hv
(i)
Also E = pc
(ii)
Where p is the momentum of a photon
From (i) and (ii), we get
Hence the correct answer will be (1).
47. Flash spectrum confirms a/an
(1) Total solar eclipse
(3) earthquake

(2) lunar eclipse

(4) magnetic storm

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

48. The photoelectric threshold wavelength for silver is
. The energy of the electron
ejected from the surface of silver by an incident wavelength
will be
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Solution
According to Einsteins photoelectric equation

Hence the correct answer will be (4)

49. An electron of mass me and a proton of mass mp are moving with the same speed.
is
The ratio of their de-Broglies wavelengths
(1) 1

(2) 1836

(3)

(4) 918

Solution
De Broglie wavelength,
Where m is the mass and v is the speed of the particle.
As electron and proton both are moving with same speed, therefore the ratio
of their de Broglie wavelengths is
1.67
9.1

10
10

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

1836

PHOTO ELECTRIC EFFECT

50. The correct curve between the intensity of incident photons and the photoelectric
current is
(1)
(2)

(3)

(4)

Solution
Because
Hence the correct answer will be (1).

51. When a piece of metal is illuminated by monochromatic light of wavelength

then
the stopping potential for photoelectric current is 3V0. When the same surface is
illuminated by light of wavelength 2 , then the stopping potential becomes V0. The
value of threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission will be
(4) 6
(1) 4
(2) 8
(3)
3

Solution

or

2
or
or 4

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

52. When blue light is made incident on a metallic surface, then electrons are emitted
by it. But electrons are not emitted by green light. By which of the following
radiations the photo-electric emission will be possible?
(1) Red
(2) Infrared
(3) Violet
(4) Yellow
Solution Photoelectric emission will be possible by radiations of
wavelength less than that of green light. Because

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

53. When the source of light is kept at a distance of 1m from photoelectric cell then the
value of stopping potential is 4 volt. If it is kept at a distance of 4m then stopping
potential will be
(1) 2 Volt
(2) 1 Volt
(3) 4 Volt
(4) 16 Volt
Solution The stopping potential does not depend on the intensity
of
Incident radiations.
Hence the correct answer will be (3).
54. On making ultraviolet light of energy 6.2 eV incident on aluminum surface, faster
photoelectrons are emitted. If the work function of aluminum surface is 4.2 eV, then
the kinetic energy of these fastest electrons will be
(1) 3.2 x 10-19 Joule
(2)3.2x1017Joule (3) 3.2 x 10-16 Joule
(4) 3.2 x 1011
Joule
Solution
6.2 4.2
2.0
or
2.0
1.6
10
-19
= 3.2 x 10 Joule
Hence the correct answer will be (1).
55. The maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted by a metallic plate of work function
2eV, when light of wavelength 4000
is made incident on it, will be
(1) 2 eV
(2) 1.1 eV
(3) 0.5 eV
(4) 1.5 eV
Solution
6.62

10
3
4
10

10

= 1.1 eV
Hence the correct answer will be (2).

1.6

10

56. The light photons of energy 1eV and 2.5 eV respectively are made incident on a
metallic plate of work function 0.5 eV one after the other. The ratio of maximum
kinetic energies of photoelectrons emitted by them will be
(1) 4 : 1
(2) 1 : 4
(3) 1 : 5
(4) 1 : 2
Solution

1
2.5

0.5
0.5

5
20

1
4

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

57. The slope of V0vcurveisequalto
(1) e
(2)

(3)

(4) h

Solution The equation of curve between V0andv is

This is the equation of a straight line with slope =

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

58. The energy of incident photons corresponding to maximum wavelength of visible

light will be
(1) 3.2 eV
(2) 7 eV
(3) 1.55 eV
(4) 1 eV
Solution

.
.

= 1.55 eV
Hence the correct answer will be (3).
59. The following figure shows V0v curve for two different metallic surfaces P and Q.
The work function of P, as compared to that of Q, is
(1) less
(2) more
(3) equal
(4) nothing can be said
Solution Because the value of v0for P is less that for Q, hence

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

60. The curve between current (i) and potential difference (V) for a photo cell will be
(1)
(2)

(3)

(4)

Hence the correct answer will be ( 4 ).

61. The work function of a metal is 2.5 eV. When photon of some proper energy is made
incident on it, then an electron of 1.5 eV is emitted. The energy of photon will be
(1) 4 eV
(2) 1 eV
(3) 1.5 eV
(4) 2.5 eV
Solution
2.5

1.5

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

62. The threshold wavelength of lithium is 8000
. When light of wavelength 9000
is made incident on it, then the photoelectrons
(1) Will not be emitted
(2) will be emitted
(3) more electrons will be emitted (4) nothing can be said
Hence the correct answer will be ( 1 ).
63. The threshold frequency for a metal is 1015 Hz. When light of wavelength 4000
made incident on it, then
(1) Photoelectrons will be emitted from it with zero speed.
(2) Photoelectric emission will not be started by it.
(3) Photoelectrons will be emitted with speed 105m/s.
(4) Photoelectrons will be emitted with speed 103m/s

is

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

64. The photoelectric currents at distances r1and r2of light source from photoelectric cell
are I1 and I2 respectively.
The value of
will be
(1)

(2)

(3)

Solution

Hence the correct answer will be (4).

(4)

65. The curve between the frequency (v) and stopping potential (V) in a photoelectric
cell will be
(1)
(2)

(3)

(4)

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

66. The correct curve between the stopping potential (V) and intensity of incident light (I)
is
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

67. The photoelectric effect was experimentally studied by
(1) Einstein
(2) Lennard
(3) Hertz

(4) Rutherford

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

68. Stopping potential depends on
(1) Frequency of incident light
(3) number of emitted electrons

(2) intensity of incident light

(4) number of incident photons

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

69. Ultraviolet radiations of wavelength 250 nm and intensity 5.0 W/m2 are made
incident on the surface of a metal (work-function = 3.2 eV). The maximum energy of
emitted photoelectrons will be
(1) 3.2 eV
(2) 5.0 eV
(3) 1.8 eV
(4) 2.5 Ev

Solution

2.50

2
10

10
1.6
5

10

3.2

1.8

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

70. In the above problem, if only 1% of the incident photons emit photoelectrons, then
the number of photoelectrons emitted per second per unit area will be
(1) 6.25 x 1018
(2) 6.25 x 1016
(3) 6.25 x 1014
(4) 6.25 x 1012
Solution No of photons emitted per second per unit area
1

5
5

1.6

6.25

10

10

No. of photoelectrons = 0.01 x 6.25 x 1018

= 6.25 x 1016
Hence the correct answer will be (2).
71. The radiations of two photons, whose energies are two times and five times the work
function of a metal, are made incident on the metal surface in succession. The ratio
of the velocities of emitted photo-electrons in two cases will be
(1) 2 : 5
(2) 1 : 4
(3) 1 : 3
(4) 1 : 2
Solution
2
5
1

Hence the correct answer will be (4).

72. Increase in intensity of incident radiations increases
(1) the number of photoelectrons emitted
(2) the energy of photoelectrons emitted
(3) the threshold frequency
(4) the threshold wavelength
Hence the correct answer will be (1).

73. The incorrect statement about a photon is

(1) its rest mass is zero
(2) its energy is hv
(3) its threshold frequency
(4) its exerts no pressure
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
74. The graph shows V v/s v plots for two photoelectric surfaces A and B. The work
function of A is
(1) greater than that of B
(2) less than that of B
(3) same as that of B
(4) none of these
Hence the correct answer will be (2).
75. Radiations of frequency v are incident on a photosensitive material. The maximum
kinetic energy of emitted photons is E. When the frequency of radiations is doubled,
the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons will be
(1) 2E
(2)
(3) E hv
(4)E+hv
Solution
or

Hence the correct answer will be (4).

76. In a photo electric phenomenon, the number of photoelectrons emitted depends on
(1) the intensity of incident radiation
(2) the frequency of incident radiation
(3) the velocity of incident radiation
(4) the work function of the photo cathode
Hence the correct answer will be (1).
77. The photoelectric work function for a metal surface is 4.125 eV. The cut-off
wavelength for this surface is
(1) 4125
(2) 2065.5
(3) 3000
(4) 6000
Solution Work function
12400
4.125

3000

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

78. The photoelectric work function of a metal surface is 2eV. When light of frequency
1.5 x 1015 Hz is incident on it, the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons, is
nearly
(1) 8 eV
(2) 6 eV
(3) 2 eV
(4) 4 eV
Solution

1
2
6.6

10
1.6

1.5
10

10

= 4.2 eV nearly
Hence the correct answer will be (4).

79. In a photoelectric experiment, the maximum velocity of photoelectrons emitted

(1) depends on intensity of incident radiation
(2) does not depend on the cathode material
(3) depends on frequency of incident radiation
(4) does not depend on wavelength of the incident radiation
Hence the correct answer will be (3).
80. If in a photoelectric experiment the wavelength of incident radiation is reduced from
6000 to 4000 , then
(1) stopping potential will decrease
(2) stopping potential will increase
(3) kinetic energy of emitted electrons will decrease
(4) the value of work function will decrease
Hence the correct answer will be (2).
81. When a point source of monochromatic light is at a distance of 0.2 m from a
photoelectric cell, the cut-off voltage and the saturation current are 0.6 volt and 18
mA respectively. If the same source is placed 0.6 m away from the photoelectric cell,
then
(1) The stopping potential will be 0.2 V
(2) the stopping potential will be
0.6 V
(3) the saturation current will be 6 mA
(4) the saturation current will be
18mA
Solution Stopping potential depends on the wavelength of incident
radiation. It is independent of the distance between the sources and
photoelectric cell.
Hence the correct answer will be (2).

82. In a photoelectric experiment, the stopping potential Vsis plotted against the
frequency v of incident light. The resulting curve is a straight line which makes an
angle
with the v-axis. Then tan will be equal to
.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Solution

Comparing with equation of straight line

tan
Hence the correct answer will be (1).
83. If the intensity and frequency of incident light is doubled then:
(1) photo electric current will become 4 times
(2) kinetic energy of the emitted electron will be increased and current will be 2 times
(3) kinetic energy of electrons will be 4 times
(4) the kinetic energy of electrons will be 2 times
Solution As the intensity of light increases no. of incident photons
increases so the photo current increases. As the frequency increases
kinetic energy of electrons increases.
Hence the correct answer will be (2).

84. Quantum nature of lights explained by which of the following phenomena

(1) Huygens wave theory
(2) Photo electric effect
(3) Maxwell electromagnetic theory
(4) de-Broglie theory
Hence the correct answer will be (2).
85. As the intensity of incident light increases
(1) Photoelectric current increases
(2) Photoelectric current decreases
(3) Kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons increases
(4) Kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons decreases
Solution We know that ejection of photons is directly proportional
to the intensity of light. Therefore if we increase the intensity of incident
light, photoelectric current will also increase.

Hence the correct answer will be (1).

86. If the threshold wavelength for a certain metal is 2000 , then the work-function of
the metal is
(1) 6.2 J
(2) 6.2 eV
(3) 6.2 MeV
(4) 6.2 KeV
.

Solution

= 9.9 x 10-19J=6.2eV
Hence the correct answer will be (2).
87. The work function of aluminium is 4.2 eV. If two photons, each of energy 3.5 eV
strike an electron of aluminium, then emission of electrons will be
(1) Possible
(2) not possible
(3) data is incomplete
(4) zero
Solution Given: Work function of aluminium (W0)= 4.2 eV and
energy of each photon (E) = 3.5 eV. We know that emission of electron
from a surface is possible only when the energy of each incident photon is
more than the work function of the surface. In this case, since
,
therefore emission of electron is not possible.
Hence the correct answer will be (2).
88. Light of certain wavelength and intensity ejects photoelectrons from a metal plate.
Then this beam is replaced by another beam of smaller wavelength and smaller
intensity. As a result:
(1) No change occurs
(2) Emission of photoelectric stops
(3) K.E of the photoelectric decreases but the strength of the photoelectric current
increases.
(4) K.E of the photoelectrons increases but the strength of the photoelectric current
decreases.
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
89. A photon of energy 8 eV is incident on a metal surface of threshold frequency 1.6 x
1015 Hz. The K.E of the photoelectrons emitted (in eV). (Take h = 6 x 10-34 J-S).
(1) 6
(2) 1.6
(3) 1.2
(4) 2
Solution
8

10
1.6

1.6
10

10

Hence the correct answer will be (4).

90. Graph of maximum kinetic energy of the photo-electrons against v, the frequency of
the radiation incident of the metal, is a straight line of slope equal to:
(1) Work function
(2) stopping potential
(3)
(4) h
Solution
Compare with y = mx + c

Hence the correct answer will be (4).

91. Relation between the stopping potential V0of a metal and the maximum velocity v of
the photoelectrons is
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)

Solution

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

92. Two radiations containing photon of energy twice and five times the work function of
a metal are incident successively on the metal surface. The ratio of the maximum
velocities of the emitted electrons in the two cases will be
(1) 1 : 1
(2) 1 : 2
(3) 1 : 4
(4) 1 : 3
Solution
1
2

2
5

1
2

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

93. A photoelectric cell is illuminated by a point source of light 1m, away. When the
source is shifted to 2m, then:
(1) each emitted electron carries one quarter of the initial energy.
(2) number of electrons emitted is one half initial
(3) number of electrons emitted is one quarter of the initial number.
(4) each emitted electron carries one half the initial energy.
Hence the correct answer will be (3).
94. When the intensity of incident light is doubled then the maximum kinetic energy of
electrons will become
(1) double
(2) half
(3) four times
(4) uncharged
Solution In photoelectric effect on increasing the intensity of light,
the number of emitted photoelectrons increases and not their kinetic
energy.
Hence the correct answer will be (4).
95. A light of wavelength and amplitude A is incident on metallic surface of threshold
wavelength
in a photocell.
The saturation current in photocell is proportional to
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
Solution The saturated photocurrent (i) is directly proportional to
the intensity of incident light if its wavelength is less than the threshold
wavelength.
Hence the correct answer will be (2).

96. When green light is incident on a certain metal surface electrons are emitted but no
electrons are emitted by yellow light. If res light is incident on the same metal
surface then :
(1) more energetic electrons will be emitted
(2) less energetic electrons will be emitted
(3) emission of electrons will depend on the intensity of light
(4) no electrons will be emitted
Solution Threshold frequency

No electrons will be emitted

Hence the correct answer will be (4).
97. Light of frequency v is incident on a substance of threshold frequency
The energy of the emitted photo-electric will be :
(1)
(2)
(3)

.
(4)

Solution
1
2
Hence the correct answer will be (1).
98. The curve drawn between velocity and frequency of photon in vacuum will be a :
(1) straight line parallel to frequency axis
(2) straight line parallel to velocity axis
(3) straight line passing through origin and making an angle of 450 with frequency
axis
(4) Hyperbola
Solution In vacuum velocity of photon does not depend on
frequency.
Hence the correct answer will be (1).
99. Threshold wavelength for a metal is 5200 Photoelectrons will be ejected if it is
irradiated by a light from:
(1) 50 watt infrared lamp
(2) 1 watt infrared lamp
(3) 50 watt ultraviolet lamp
(4) 0.5 watt infrared lamp
Solution

5200

Hence the correct answer will be (3).

100. The slope of frequency of incident light and stopping potential for a given surface
will be :
(1) h
(2)
(3) eh
(4) e
Solution

or

Hence the correct answer will be (2).

101. A photo-cell is illuminated by a source of light, which is placed at a distance d from
the cell, if the distance becomes
then the number of electrons emitted per
second will be
(1) Remain same
(2) four times
(3) two times
(4) onefourth
Solution No of photoelectrons

or

4
Hence the correct answer will be (2).

102. The work function of aluminium is 4.125 eV. The cut off wavelength for
photoelectric effect for aluminium is(1) 150 nm
(2) 420 nm
(3) 200 nm
(4) 300 nm
Solution
.

= 300 nm
Hence the correct answer will be (4).

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