Dual Nature of Radiation
In a photoelectric effect experiment a light of frequency 1.5 times the threshold frequency is made to fall on the surface of photosensitive material. Now if the frequency is halved and intensity is doubled, the number of photo electrons emitted will be:
When a metal surface is illuminated by light of wavelength $\lambda$, the stopping potential is $8 \mathrm{~V}$. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength $3 \lambda$, stopping potential is $2 \mathrm{~V}$. The threshold wavelength for this surface is:
For the photoelectric effect, the maximum kinetic energy $\left(E_k\right)$ of the photoelectrons is plotted against the frequency $(v)$ of the incident photons as shown in figure. The slope of the graph gives

If the total energy transferred to a surface in time $\mathrm{t}$ is $6.48 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~J}$, then the magnitude of the total momentum delivered to this surface for complete absorption will be:
The work function of a substance is $3.0 \mathrm{~eV}$. The longest wavelength of light that can cause the emission of photoelectrons from this substance is approximately;
Two sources of light emit with a power of $200 \mathrm{~W}$. The ratio of number of photons of visible light emitted by each source having wavelengths $300 \mathrm{~nm}$ and $500 \mathrm{~nm}$ respectively, will be :
The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron is the same as that of a photon. If velocity of electron is $25 \%$ of the velocity of light, then the ratio of K.E. of electron and K.E. of photon will be:
The threshold frequency of a metal with work function $6.63 \mathrm{~eV}$ is :
In Franck-Hertz experiment, the first dip in the current-voltage graph for hydrogen is observed at $10.2 \mathrm{~V}$. The wavelength of light emitted by hydrogen atom when excited to the first excitation level is ________ nm. (Given hc $=1245 \mathrm{~eV} \mathrm{~nm}, \mathrm{e}=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$).
Explanation:
The Franck-Hertz experiment provides evidence for quantized energy levels within atoms. When atoms are excited by electrons with a specific kinetic energy, they can jump to higher energy levels. Upon returning to lower levels, they emit photons whose energies correspond to the difference between these levels. The first dip in the current-voltage graph for hydrogen, observed at $10.2 \mathrm{~V}$, corresponds to the energy required to excite a hydrogen atom to its first excitation level. The wavelength of the light emitted when the atom returns to its ground state can be calculated using the energy of the photon emitted.
To find the wavelength ($\lambda$) of light emitted, we use the relationship between energy ($E$), Planck's constant ($h$), the speed of light ($c$), and wavelength ($\lambda$), given in the equation form as $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$.
However, we are given $hc$ in electron volts per nanometer ($1245 \mathrm{~eV} \cdot \mathrm{nm}$), and the energy is also given in terms of voltage ($10.2 \mathrm{~V}$). First, we convert the energy into electron volts (eV) using the formula: $E = eV$, where $e$ is the charge of an electron ($1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$).
The energy in electron volts can be directly calculated as:
$E = 10.2 \mathrm{~V} \cdot 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C/electron} = 10.2 \mathrm{~eV}$,
since $1 \mathrm{~V} \cdot 1 \mathrm{~C} = 1 \mathrm{~eV}$ by definition.
Next, using the energy-wavelength relationship and the given value for $hc$, the wavelength can be calculated as:
$\lambda = \frac{hc}{E}$
Substituting the given values yields:
$\lambda = \frac{1245 \mathrm{~eV} \cdot \mathrm{nm}}{10.2 \mathrm{~eV}}$
This simplifies to:
$\lambda = \frac{1245}{10.2} \mathrm{~nm}$
Calculating this gives:
$\lambda \approx 122.06 \mathrm{~nm}$.
Therefore, the wavelength of light emitted by the hydrogen atom when excited to the first excitation level is approximately $122.06 \mathrm{~nm}$.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Out of microwaves, infrared rays and ultraviolet rays, ultraviolet rays are the most effective for the emission of electrons from a metallic surface.
Statement II : Above the threshold frequency, the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons is inversely proportional to the frequency of the incident light.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer form the options given below
The difference between threshold wavelengths for two metal surfaces $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ having work function $\phi_{A}=9 ~\mathrm{eV}$ and $\phi_{B}=4 \cdot 5 ~\mathrm{eV}$ in $\mathrm{nm}$ is:
$\{$ Given, hc $=1242 ~\mathrm{eV} \mathrm{nm}\}$
A proton and an $\alpha$-particle are accelerated from rest by $2 \mathrm{~V}$ and $4 \mathrm{~V}$ potentials, respectively. The ratio of their de-Broglie wavelength is :
The ratio of the de-Broglie wavelengths of proton and electron having same Kinetic energy :
(Assume $m_{p}=m_{e} \times 1849$ )
A metallic surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength $\lambda$, the stopping potential is $V_{0}$. If the same surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength $2 \lambda$. the stopping potential becomes $\frac{V_{o}}{4}$. The threshold wavelength for this metallic surface will be
The variation of stopping potential $\left(\mathrm{V}_{0}\right)$ as a function of the frequency $(v)$ of the incident light for a metal is shown in figure. The work function of the surface is

The de Broglie wavelength of a molecule in a gas at room temperature (300 K) is $\lambda_1$. If the temperature of the gas is increased to 600 K, then the de Broglie wavelength of the same gas molecule becomes
In photo electric effect
A. The photocurrent is proportional to the intensity of the incident radiation
B. Maximum Kinetic energy with which photoelectrons are emitted depends on the intensity of incident light.
C. Max. K.E with which photoelectrons are emitted depends on the frequency of incident light.
D. The emission of photoelectrons require a minimum threshold intensity of incident radiation.
E. Max. K.E of the photoelectrons is independent of the frequency of the incident light.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Proton $(\mathrm{P})$ and electron (e) will have same de-Broglie wavelength when the ratio of their momentum is (assume, $\mathrm{m}_{\mathrm{p}}=1849 \mathrm{~m}_{\mathrm{e}}$ ):
The work functions of Aluminium and Gold are $4.1 ~\mathrm{eV}$ and and $5.1 ~\mathrm{eV}$ respectively. The ratio of the slope of the stopping potential versus frequency plot for Gold to that of Aluminium is
The kinetic energy of an electron, $\alpha$-particle and a proton are given as $4 \mathrm{~K}, 2 \mathrm{~K}$ and $\mathrm{K}$ respectively. The de-Broglie wavelength associated with electron $(\lambda \mathrm{e}), \alpha$-particle $((\lambda \alpha)$ and the proton $(\lambda p)$ are as follows:
The threshold frequency of a metal is $f_{0}$. When the light of frequency $2 f_{0}$ is incident on the metal plate, the maximum velocity of photoelectrons is $v_{1}$. When the frequency of incident radiation is increased to $5 \mathrm{f}_{0}$, the maximum velocity of photoelectrons emitted is $v_{2}$. The ratio of $v_{1}$ to $v_{2}$ is :
A proton moving with one tenth of velocity of light has a certain de Broglie wavelength of $\lambda$. An alpha particle having certain kinetic energy has the same de-Brogle wavelength $\lambda$. The ratio of kinetic energy of proton and that of alpha particle is:
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : The beam of electrons show wave nature and exhibit interference and diffraction.
Reason R : Davisson Germer Experimentally verified the wave nature of electrons.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
If a source of electromagnetic radiation having power $15 \mathrm{~kW}$ produces $10^{16}$ photons per second, the radiation belongs to a part of spectrum is.
(Take Planck constant $h=6 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}$ )
A small object at rest, absorbs a light pulse of power $20 \mathrm{~mW}$ and duration $300 \mathrm{~ns}$. Assuming speed of light as $3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, the momentum of the object becomes equal to :
The ratio of de-Broglie wavelength of an $\alpha$ particle and a proton accelerated from rest by the same potential is $\frac{1}{\sqrt m}$, the value of m is -
The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission from a material is 5500 $\mathop A\limits^o $. Photoelectrons will be emitted, when this material is illuminated with monochromatic radiation from a
A. 75 W infra-red lamp
B. 10 W infra-red lamp
C. 75 W ultra-violet lamp
D. 10 W ultra-violet lamp
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Stopping potential in photoelectric effect does not depend on the power of the light source.
Statement II : For a given metal, the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron depends on the wavelength of the incident light.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Electron beam used in an electron microscope, when accelerated by a voltage of 20 kV, has a de-Broglie wavelength of $\lambda_0$. IF the voltage is increased to 40 kV, then the de-Broglie wavelength associated with the electron beam would be :
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 :
An atom absorbs a photon of wavelength $500 \mathrm{~nm}$ and emits another photon of wavelength $600 \mathrm{~nm}$. The net energy absorbed by the atom in this process is $n \times 10^{-4} ~\mathrm{eV}$. The value of n is __________. [Assume the atom to be stationary during the absorption and emission process] (Take $\mathrm{h}=6.6 \times 10^{-34} ~\mathrm{Js}$ and $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ )
Explanation:
$E=\frac{hc}{\lambda}$
where $h$ is Planck's constant and $c$ is the speed of light. In this problem, we are given that an atom absorbs a photon of wavelength $\lambda_1=500~\mathrm{nm}$ and emits another photon of wavelength $\lambda_2=600~\mathrm{nm}$. We can use the formula above to calculate the energy absorbed by the atom:
$\mathrm{Energy~absorbed}=E_1-E_2=\frac{hc}{\lambda_1}-\frac{hc}{\lambda_2}=hc\left(\frac{1}{\lambda_1}-\frac{1}{\lambda_2}\right)$
Substituting the given values for $h$ and $c$, we get:
$\mathrm{Energy~absorbed}=6.6\times10^{-34}~\mathrm{J\cdot s}\cdot3\times10^8~\mathrm{m/s}\cdot\left(\frac{1}{500\times10^{-9}~\mathrm{m}}-\frac{1}{600\times10^{-9}~\mathrm{m}}\right)$
Simplifying this expression, we get:
$\mathrm{Energy~absorbed}=6.6\times10^{-20}~\mathrm{J}$
We need to express this energy in electron volts (eV), which is a more convenient unit for atomic and molecular energies. To do this, we can divide the energy in joules by the charge of an electron:
$\mathrm{Energy~absorbed~in~eV}=\frac{6.6\times10^{-20}~\mathrm{J}}{1.6\times10^{-19}~\mathrm{C/eV}}=0.4125~\mathrm{eV}$
Finally, we can express the net energy absorbed in terms of the given value of $n$, as follows:
$n\times10^{-4}~\mathrm{eV}=0.4125~\mathrm{eV}$
Solving for $n$, we get:
$n=\frac{0.4125}{10^{-4}}=4125$
Therefore, the value of $n$ is $\boxed{4125}$.
A monochromatic light is incident on a hydrogen sample in ground state. Hydrogen atoms absorb a fraction of light and subsequently emit radiation of six different wavelengths. The frequency of incident light is $x \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}$. The value of $x$ is ____________.
(Given h $=4.25 \times 10^{-15} ~\mathrm{eVs}$ )
Explanation:
When a monochromatic light is incident on hydrogen atoms in the ground state (n = 1), the hydrogen atoms can absorb energy and transition to higher energy levels. When the atoms return to lower energy levels, they emit radiation of different wavelengths corresponding to the energy differences between the energy levels.
The energy levels of the hydrogen atom are given by the formula:
$E_n = -\frac{13.6 \mathrm{~eV}}{n^2}$
where $E_n$ is the energy of the nth level and $n$ is the principal quantum number.
Since the hydrogen atoms emit radiation of six different wavelengths, there must be six different transitions from the excited states back to lower energy levels.
The six transitions correspond to the following energy level changes:
- From n = 2 to n = 1
- From n = 3 to n = 1
- From n = 3 to n = 2
- From n = 4 to n = 1
- From n = 4 to n = 2
- From n = 4 to n = 3
The highest energy level involved is n = 4. Therefore, the incident light must have a frequency high enough to excite the hydrogen atoms from the ground state (n = 1) to n = 4.
The energy difference between these levels is:
$\Delta E = E_4 - E_1 = \frac{13.6 \mathrm{~eV}}{4^2} - \frac{13.6 \mathrm{~eV}}{1^2} = -0.85 \mathrm{~eV} + 13.6 \mathrm{~eV} = 12.75 \mathrm{~eV}$
The frequency of the incident light is related to the energy difference by the equation:
$\Delta E = h \nu$
where $h$ is the Planck's constant and $\nu$ is the frequency.
Now, we can solve for the frequency:
$\nu = \frac{\Delta E}{h} = \frac{12.75 \mathrm{~eV}}{4.25 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~eVs}} = 3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}$
So, the value of $x$ is 3.
An $\alpha$ particle and a proton are accelerated from rest through the same potential difference. The ratio of linear momenta acquired by above two particles will be:
The kinetic energy of emitted electron is E when the light incident on the metal has wavelength $\lambda$. To double the kinetic energy, the incident light must have wavelength:
Two streams of photons, possessing energies equal to five and ten times the work function of metal are incident on the metal surface successively. The ratio of maximum velocities of the photoelectron emitted, in the two cases respectively, will be
The equation $\lambda=\frac{1.227}{x} \mathrm{~nm}$ can be used to find the de-Brogli wavelength of an electron. In this equation $x$ stands for :
Where
$\mathrm{m}=$ mass of electron
$\mathrm{P}=$ momentum of electron
$\mathrm{K}=$ Kinetic energy of electron
$\mathrm{V}=$ Accelerating potential in volts for electron
With reference to the observations in photo-electric effect, identify the correct statements from below :
(A) The square of maximum velocity of photoelectrons varies linearly with frequency of incident light.
(B) The value of saturation current increases on moving the source of light away from the metal surface.
(C) The maximum kinetic energy of photo-electrons decreases on decreasing the power of LED (light emitting diode) source of light.
(D) The immediate emission of photo-electrons out of metal surface can not be explained by particle nature of light/electromagnetic waves.
(E) Existence of threshold wavelength can not be explained by wave nature of light/ electromagnetic waves.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
An electron (mass $\mathrm{m}$) with an initial velocity $\vec{v}=v_{0} \hat{i}\left(v_{0}>0\right)$ is moving in an electric field $\vec{E}=-E_{0} \hat{i}\left(E_{0}>0\right)$ where $E_{0}$ is constant. If at $\mathrm{t}=0$ de Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_{0}=\frac{h}{m v_{0}}$, then its de Broglie wavelength after time t is given by
A parallel beam of light of wavelength $900 \mathrm{~nm}$ and intensity $100 \,\mathrm{Wm}^{-2}$ is incident on a surface perpendicular to the beam. The number of photons crossing $1 \mathrm{~cm}^{2}$ area perpendicular to the beam in one second is :
The ratio of wavelengths of proton and deuteron accelerated by potential Vp and Vd is 1 : $\sqrt2$. Then the ratio of Vp to Vd will be :
A metal exposed to light of wavelength $800 \mathrm{~nm}$ and and emits photoelectrons with a certain kinetic energy. The maximum kinetic energy of photo-electron doubles when light of wavelength $500 \mathrm{~nm}$ is used. The workfunction of the metal is : (Take hc $=1230 \,\mathrm{eV}-\mathrm{nm}$ ).
A source of monochromatic light liberates 9 $\times$ 1020 photon per second with wavelength 600 nm when operated at 400 W. The number of photons emitted per second with wavelength of 800 nm by the source of monochromatic light operating at same power will be :
The electric field at a point associated with a light wave is given by
E = 200 [sin (6 $\times$ 1015)t + sin (9 $\times$ 1015)t] Vm$-$1
Given : h = 4.14 $\times$ 10$-$15 eVs
If this light falls on a metal surface having a work function of 2.50 eV, the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons will be
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : The photoelectric effect does not takes place, if the energy of the incident radiation is less than the work function of a metal.
Reason R : Kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is zero, if the energy of the incident radiation is equal to the work function of a metal.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Let K1 and K2 be the maximum kinetic energies of photo-electrons emitted when two monochromatic beams of wavelength $\lambda$1 and $\lambda$2, respectively are incident on a metallic surface. If $\lambda$1 = 3$\lambda$2 then :