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Classical physics cannot explain blackbody radiation and related observations, leading to Planck’s quantum theory, in which energy is emitted or absorbed in discrete packets. Photons provide the particle model of light, with energy and momentum linked to frequency and wavelength, including the photoelectric effect and its threshold frequency.

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  • A. 7.3 x 10^11 m
  • B. 7.3 x 10^8 m
  • C. 7.3 x 10^-11 m
  • D. 7.3 x 10^-13 m

Explanation: De broglie wavelength of any particle: λ = h/p and p = mv ∴λ = h/mvλ = 6.6* 10-34 / (9.1*10-31*1.0*107)λ= 7.2527473e-11m

Correct answer: 7.3 x 10^-11 m
  • A. 0.3 x 10^-19J
  • B. 3 x 10^-19J
  • C. 30 x 10^-19J
  • D. 300 x 10^-19J

Explanation: Using the Formula E=hc/λ 6.63 x 10-34 x 3.0 x 108/6600 x 10-10 = 3.01x10-19 J

Correct answer: 3 x 10^-19J
  • A. Photoelectric effect
  • B. Compton effect
  • C. Photoluminescence
  • D. None of these options is correct

Explanation: The photoelectric cell, photocell, or photovoltaic cell works on the principle of photoelectric effect.

Correct answer: Photoelectric effect
  • A. Inertia
  • B. Wave nature
  • C. Angular momentum
  • D. Linear momentum

Explanation: Correct option is C.Planck's constant is analogous to angular momentum.Furthermore, angular momentum has the same units as linear momentum…

Correct answer: Angular momentum
  • A. 180°
  • B. None
  • C. 0°
  • D. 90°

Explanation: Compton shift is maximum at θ = π = 180 because the photon loses the maximum amount of energy to the motion of the electron.

Correct answer: 180°
  • A. Wavelength of light
  • B. Frequency
  • C. Voltage of source
  • D. Intensity of light

Explanation: Einstein's Photoelectric Effect equation is: hf = hfo + KEmax Where hf is the energy of the photon, hfo is the work function of the…

Correct answer: Frequency
  • A. Beta rays
  • B. Gamma rays
  • C. X-rays
  • D. All of these

Explanation: The photoelectric effect is exhibited when a material absorbs electromagnetic radiation and electrons are emitted.

Correct answer: Beta rays
  • A. 1/4
  • B. 0
  • C. 1/2
  • D. 1

Explanation: Photons carry spin-1, whereas electrons, protons, neutrons, and quarks carry spin-1/2.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. Fe
  • B. MgO
  • C. I
  • D. ZnS

Explanation: Anode ray produces fluorescence when strikes on Zinc Sulphide Screen whereas Cathode ray produces fluorescence when strikes on Soda-glass…

Correct answer: ZnS
  • A. Compton effect
  • B. Quantum theory
  • C. Photoelectric effect
  • D. Pair production

Explanation: Einstein was awarded a Nobel prize for his work in the photoelectric effect.

Correct answer: Photoelectric effect
  • A. Line
  • B. Continous
  • C. Band
  • D. All of these

Explanation: A spectrum appearing uninterrupted by lines or bands across a range of wavelengths is called a continuous spectrum.The spectrum from black…

Correct answer: Continous
  • A. Temperature
  • B. Frequency
  • C. Wave length
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The energy of a photon is given by the equation:E = hfwhere E is the energy of the photon, h is Planck's constant, and f is the frequency…

Correct answer: Frequency
  • A. Zero
  • B. hλ
  • C. λ/h
  • D. h/λ

Explanation: The momentum of a photon, p, measured in kilogram meters per second, is equal to Planck's constant, h, divided by the de Broglie…

Correct answer: h/λ
  • A. Fast moving electron
  • B. Slow moving electron
  • C. Eectron at rest
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The correct answer is Option A: A beta particle is actually a fast-moving electron.

Correct answer: Fast moving electron
  • A. Electric in nature
  • B. Magnetic in nature
  • C. Both A & B
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Polarization explains that light is an electromagnetic wave and has both electric and magnetic components.

Correct answer: Both A & B
  • A. Blue
  • B. White
  • C. Purple
  • D. None of these

Explanation: When light with a sufficiently high-frequency shine on a metal plate like aluminum, electrons are ejected from the plate.

Correct answer: None of these
  • A. λ=h x p
  • B. λ= h/p
  • C. λ= h+p
  • D. λ= h-p

Explanation: The de Broglie expression is λ=h/p, where λ is the wavelength, h is Planck's constant, and p is the momentum of the particle.So the answer…

Correct answer: λ= h/p
  • A. Rough white surface
  • B. Polished white surface
  • C. Rough black surface
  • D. Polished black surface

Explanation: The key factor in determining how fast a surface releases heat is its ability to absorb light.

Correct answer: Rough black surface
  • A. Studying rotation of moon and sun
  • B. Using interferometer
  • C. Using a rotating plane mirror
  • D. Using an octagonal rotating mirror D

Explanation: Michelson determined the velocity of light using an experiment known as the Michelson-Morley experiment, which involved an…

Correct answer: Using an octagonal rotating mirror D
  • A. Mass
  • B. Energy
  • C. Intensity
  • D. None of these

Explanation: When two photons interact in the same direction, the intensity of the resulting light may change.

Correct answer: Intensity