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Quantum Physics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

A monochromatic light beam with a quantum energy of 9.0 eV is incident upon a photocell. The work function of the photocell is 4.1 eV. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the electron.

a)

4.2 eV

b)

4.4 eV

c)

4.7 eV

d)

4.9 eV

2.

In an experiment, photoelectric effect is observed in metal A when light with frequency (f ) falls on the metal. If the light frequency used in this experiment is doubled, the photoelectrons

a)

Will not be ejected

b)

Will be ejected as observed in the previous

c)

Will be ejected with greater number of photoelectrons

d)

Will be ejected with greater kinetic energy

3.
The photoelectric effect only occurs if the light shining on the metal is:
a)
coherent.
b)
above a minimum intensity.
c)
above a minimum frequency.
d)
above a minimum wavelength.
4.

Wave -particle duality is supported by...

a)

electrons behaving as particles with ordinary matter

b)

electrons behaving as waves when travelling through space

c)

the photo electric effect

d)

all of the above

5.

the minimum frequency for which the photoelectric effect can occur is called the

a)

absolute frequency

b)

cut off frequency

c)

Lyman frequency

d)

threshold frequency

6.

Photoelectrons will be ejected from a material surface if?

a)

The threshold frequency is greater than the photon frequency

b)

The work function is less than the photon energy

c)

The intensity of light is high enough

d)

The wavelength of photon is maximum

7.

A metal surface is struck with light of λ = 400 nm, releasing a stream of electrons. If the 400 nm light is replaced by λ= 300 nm light of the same intensity, what is the result?

a)

More electrons are emitted in a given time interval

b)

Fewer electrons are emitted in a given time interval

c)

Emitted electrons are more energetic

d)

Emitted electrons are less energetic

8.

A metal surface is struck with light of λ = 400 nm, releasing a stream of electrons. If the light intensity is increased (without changing λ ), what is the result?

a)

More electrons are emitted in a given time interval

b)

Fewer electrons are emitted in a given time interval

c)

Emitted electrons are more energetic

d)

Emitted electrons are less energetic

9.

Which of the following colors of visible light has the highest frequency?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Orange

d)

Red

e)

Violet

10.

Which color of light moves at the fastest speed?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

yellow

d)

red

e)

All light travels at the same speed.