Dual Nature of Radiation

2023 Q101 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The ratio of the de-Broglie wavelengths of proton and electron having same Kinetic energy :

(Assume $m_{p}=m_{e} \times 1849$ )

A.
1:43
B.
1:62
C.
2:43
D.
1:30
2023 Q102 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

A.
$3 \lambda$
B.
$4 \lambda$
C.
$\frac{3}{2} \lambda$
D.
$\frac{\lambda}{4}$
2023 Q103 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation Question 66 English

A.
1.36 eV
B.
18.6 eV
C.
2.98 eV
D.
2.07 eV
2023 Q104 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

A.
2 $\lambda_1$
B.
$\frac{1}{2}$$\lambda_1$
C.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt2}$$\lambda_1$
D.
$\sqrt2~\lambda_1$
2023 Q105 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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:

A.
A and E only
B.
A and B only
C.
B and C only
D.
A and C only
2023 Q106 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Proton $(\mathrm{P})$ and electron (e) will have same de-Broglie wavelength when the ratio of their momentum is (assume, $\mathrm{m}_{\mathrm{p}}=1849 \mathrm{~m}_{\mathrm{e}}$ ):

A.
1 : 1
B.
1 : 43
C.
1 : 1849
D.
43 : 1
2023 Q107 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

A.
1.5
B.
1.24
C.
1
D.
2
2023 Q108 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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:

A.
$\lambda \alpha<\lambda p<\lambda e$
B.
$\lambda \alpha>\lambda p>\lambda e$
C.
$\lambda \alpha=\lambda p<\lambda e$
D.
$\lambda \alpha=\lambda p>\lambda e$
2023 Q109 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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.
$\frac{v_{1}}{v_{2}}=\frac{1}{2}$
B.
$\frac{v_{1}}{v_{2}}=\frac{1}{16}$
C.
$\frac{v_{1}}{v_{2}}=\frac{1}{4}$
D.
$\frac{v_{1}}{v_{2}}=\frac{1}{8}$
2023 Q110 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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:

A.
1 : 4
B.
2 : 1
C.
4 : 1
D.
1 : 2
2023 Q111 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If the two metals $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ are exposed to radiation of wavelength $350 \mathrm{~nm}$. The work functions of metals $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ are $4.8 \mathrm{eV}$ and $2.2 \mathrm{eV}$. Then choose the correct option.
A.
Metal B will not emit photo-electrons
B.
Both metals $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ will not emit photo-electrons
C.
Metal A will not emit photo-electrons
D.
Both metals A and B will emit photo-electrons
2023 Q112 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
A is not correct but R is correct.
B.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
C.
Both A and R are correct but R is Not the correct explanation of A
D.
A is correct but R is not correct
2023 Q113 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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.
Gamma rays
B.
Radio waves
C.
Micro waves
D.
Ultraviolet rays
2023 Q114 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An electron accelerated through a potential difference $V_{1}$ has a de-Broglie wavelength of $\lambda$. When the potential is changed to $V_{2}$, its de-Broglie wavelength increases by $50 \%$. The value of $\left(\frac{V_{1}}{V_{2}}\right)$ is equal to
A.
$\frac{3}{2}$
B.
4
C.
3
D.
$\frac{9}{4}$
2023 Q115 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
$1 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
B.
$0.5 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
C.
$3 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
D.
$2 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
2023 Q116 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 -

A.
2
B.
16
C.
8
D.
4
2023 Q117 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
C only
B.
A and D only
C.
C and D only
D.
B and C only
2023 Q118 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
B.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
2023 Q119 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
3 $\lambda_0$
B.
9 $\lambda_0$
C.
$\frac{\lambda_0}{\sqrt2}$
D.
$\frac{\lambda_0}{2}$
2023 Q120 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An $\alpha$-particle, a proton and an electron have the same kinetic energy. Which one of the following is correct in case of their de-Broglie wavelength:
A.
${\lambda _\alpha } > {\lambda _p} < {\lambda _e}$
B.
${\lambda _\alpha } > {\lambda _p} > {\lambda _e}$
C.
${\lambda _\alpha } = {\lambda _p} = {\lambda _e}$
D.
${\lambda _\alpha } < {\lambda _p} < {\lambda _e}$
2023 Q121 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
A, B, D only
B.
A, C, D only
C.
B, C only
D.
B only
2023 Q122 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

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 $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ )

2023 Q123 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

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 $=4.25 \times 10^{-15} ~\mathrm{eVs}$ )

2023 Q124 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A Hydrogen-like atom has atomic number $Z$. Photons emitted in the electronic transitions from level $n=4$ to level $n=3$ in these atoms are used to perform photoelectric effect experiment on a target metal. The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons generated is $1.95 \mathrm{eV}$. If the photoelectric threshold wavelength for the target metal is $310 \mathrm{~nm}$, the value of $Z$ is _________.

[Given: $h c=1240 \mathrm{eV}-\mathrm{nm}$ and $R h c=13.6 \mathrm{eV}$, where $R$ is the Rydberg constant, $h$ is the Planck's constant and $c$ is the speed of light in vacuum]
2023 Q125 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The graph given in the figure shows the variation of photo current $(I)$ and the applied voltage ( $V$ ) for two different materials and for two different intensities of the incident radiations. Then the curves which represent the same material are

TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Evening Shift Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation Question 18 English

A.

1 and 3

B.

1 and 4

C.

2 and 3

D.

3 and 4

2023 Q126 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Radiations of wavelength 400 nm incidents on a photosensitive material of work function 2.2 eV . The stopping potential is nearly

A.

0.9 V

B.

0.5 V

C.

0.4 V

D.

0.1 V

2023 Q127 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Consider two black bodies $A$ and $B$ having equal surface area. On the surface of $A, n$ photons of frequency $f$ are incident perpendicularly in a time $t$. On the surface of $B$, $2 n$ photons of frequency $3 f$ are incident perpendicularly in a time $4 t$. The ratio of average intensity of radiation on surface $A$ to that on surface $B$ is

A.

$2: 3$

B.

$3: 2$

C.

$1: 12$

D.

$1: 24$

2023 Q128 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A photon released by the transition of an electron from the second excited state to the ground state of Hydrogen atom is incident on the surface of a metal of work function 3.1 eV . The de-Broglie wavelength of the most energetic electron emitted from that metal surface is nearly

A.

$2.6 \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$

B.

$4 \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$

C.

$6 \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$

D.

$7 \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$

2023 Q129 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle moving with a speed of $0.8 c$ is equal to the wavelength of a photon. If $c$ is speed of the photon in vacuum, the ratio of the energy of the photon and the kinetic energy of the particle is

A.

$2: 3$

B.

$5: 2$

C.

$4: 5$

D.

$3: 5$

2023 Q130 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The additional energy that should be given to an electron to reduce its de-Broglie wavelength from 1 nm to 0.5 nm is

A.
four times initial energy
B.
thrice the initial energy
C.
equal to the initial energy
D.
twice the initial energy
2023 Q131 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron accelerated between two plates having a potential difference of 900 V is nearly
A.
0.015 nm
B.
0.01 nm
C.
0.02 nm
D.
0.04 nm
2023 Q132 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

When 0.25$\mathop A\limits^o $ X-Rays strike a material, the photoelectrons from the $K$ shell are observed to more in a circle of radius $23 \mathrm{~mm}$ in magnetic field of $4 \times 10^{-2}$ tesla active perpendicularly to the direction of emission of photoelectrons. What is the Binding energy of $K$ shell electrons?

A.
31.5 keV
B.
23.71 keV
C.
29.41 keV
D.
24.9 keV
2023 Q133 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

In an electron gun the potential difference between the filament and plate is $4000 \mathrm{~V}$. What will be the velocity of electron emitting from the gain?

A.
$3 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
B.
$3.18 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
C.
$3.52 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
D.
$3.75 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
2023 Q134 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

An electron of mass $m$ and charge $e$ initially at rest gets accelerated by a constant field $2 E$. The rate of change of de-Broglie wavelength of this electron at time $t$ ignoring relativistic effects is

A.
$-\frac{h}{\left(2 e E t^2\right)}$
B.
$\frac{-e h t}{2 E}$
C.
$\left(\frac{-2 m h}{e E t^2}\right)$
D.
$\left(\frac{-h}{e E}\right)$
2022 Q135 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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:

A.
$\sqrt2$ : 1
B.
2$\sqrt2$ : 1
C.
4$\sqrt2$ : 1
D.
8 : 1
2022 Q136 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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:

A.
$\frac{\mathrm{hc}}{\mathrm{E} \lambda-\mathrm{hc}}$
B.
$\frac{\mathrm{hc} \lambda}{\mathrm{E} \lambda+\mathrm{hc}}$
C.
$\frac{\mathrm{h} \lambda}{\mathrm{E} \lambda+\mathrm{hc}}$
D.
$\frac{\text { hc } \lambda}{\mathrm{E} \lambda-\mathrm{hc}}$
2022 Q137 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

A.
1 : 2
B.
1 : 3
C.
2 : 3
D.
3 : 2
2022 Q138 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

A.
$\sqrt{\mathrm{mK}}$
B.
$\sqrt{\mathrm{P}}$
C.
$\sqrt{\mathrm{K}}$
D.
$\sqrt{\mathrm{V}}$
2022 Q139 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
(A) and (B) only
B.
(A) and (E) only
C.
(C) and (E) only
D.
(D) and (E) only
2022 Q140 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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.
$\lambda_{0}$
B.
$\lambda_{0}\left(1+\frac{e E_{0} t}{m v_{0}}\right)$
C.
$\lambda_{0} t$
D.
$\frac{\lambda_{0}}{\left(1+\frac{e E_{0} t}{m v_{0}}\right)}$
2022 Q141 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
$3 \times 10^{16}$
B.
$4.5 \times 10^{16}$
C.
$4.5 \times 10^{17}$
D.
$4.5 \times 10^{20}$
2022 Q142 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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.
1 : 1
B.
$\sqrt2$ : 1
C.
2 : 1
D.
4 : 1
2022 Q143 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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.
1.537 eV
B.
2.46 eV
C.
0.615 eV
D.
1.23 eV
2022 Q144 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
12 $\times$ 1020
B.
6 $\times$ 1020
C.
9 $\times$ 1020
D.
24 $\times$ 1020
2022 Q145 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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

A.
1.90 eV
B.
3.27 eV
C.
3.60 eV
D.
3.42 eV
2022 Q146 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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.

A.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.
Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.
A is correct but R is not correct.
D.
A is not correct but R is correct.
2022 Q147 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
${K_1} > {{{K_2}} \over 3}$
B.
${K_1} < {{{K_2}} \over 3}$
C.
${K_1} = {{{K_2}} \over 3}$
D.
${K_2} = {{{K_1}} \over 3}$
2022 Q148 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The de Broglie wavelengths for an electron and a photon are $\lambda$e and $\lambda$p respectively. For the same kinetic energy of electron and photon, which of the following presents the correct relation between the de Broglie wavelengths of two ?

A.
${\lambda _p} \propto \lambda _e^2$
B.
${\lambda _p} \propto {\lambda _e}$
C.
${\lambda _p} \propto \sqrt {{\lambda _e}} $
D.
${\lambda _p} \propto \sqrt {{1 \over {{\lambda _e}}}} $
2022 Q149 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

An $\alpha$ particle and a carbon 12 atom has same kinetic energy K. The ratio of their de-Broglie wavelengths $({\lambda _\alpha }:{\lambda _{C12}})$ is :

A.
$1:\sqrt 3 $
B.
$\sqrt 3 :1$
C.
$3:1$
D.
$2:\sqrt 3 $
2022 Q150 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A metal surface is illuminated by a radiation of wavelength 4500 $\mathop A\limits^o $. The ejected photo-electron enters a constant magnetic field of 2 mT making an angle of 90$^\circ$ with the magnetic field. If it starts revolving in a circular path of radius 2 mm, the work function of the metal is approximately :

A.
1.36 eV
B.
1.69 eV
C.
2.78 eV
D.
2.23 eV