Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

91 Questions Start NEET Test
2026 Q1 NEET MCQ
08 May 2026

$ \text { Match List I with List II. } $

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\text { List-I }
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$
\text { List-II }
$
A. $E=h v$ I. de Broglie wavelength
B. Diffraction and Interference II. Particle nature of light
C. $\lambda=h / p$ III. Wave nature of light
D. Compton effect IV. Energy of photon
A.

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

B.

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

C.

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

D.

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

2026 Q2 NEET MCQ
08 May 2026

For a metal of work function 6.6 eV , which of the following wavelengths of incident radiation does not give rise to the photoelectric effect?

(Take Planck's constant as $6.6 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}$ )

A.

100 nm

B.

150 nm

C.

200 nm

D.

50 nm

2026 Q3 NEET MCQ
28 Jun 2026

A photon and an electron, each of 20 eV energy, move in free space. The ratio of linear momentum of electron $\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{e}}$ to that of photon $\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{Ph}}, \frac{\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{e}}}{\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{Ph}}}$ is:

[Take speed of light $=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, charge of electron $=-1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ and mass of electron $=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ ]

A.

275

B.

$\frac{2}{450}$

C.

$\frac{1}{250}$

D.

225

2026 Q4 NEET MCQ
28 Jun 2026

A beam of light falls on a metal surface such that photo-electrons are generated. If power of the light source starts to decrease linearly with time $t$, then variation of the photocurrent $I$ and magnitude of the stopping potential $|V|$ with time is best represented by:

A.

RE-NEET 2026 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 1

B.

RE-NEET 2026 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 2

C.

RE-NEET 2026 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 3

D.

RE-NEET 2026 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 4

2026 Q5 NEET MCQ
28 Jun 2026

A ray of light with wavelength $\lambda$ is incident on three different photoelectric cells namely 1,2 and 3 . The threshold wavelength of these photoelectric cells are $\lambda_1, \lambda_2$, and $\lambda_3$, respectively and the magnitude of stopping potentials of these cells are $V_1, V_2$ and $V_3$, respectively. The relation between $\lambda$ and threshold wavelengths are $\lambda_1<\lambda, \lambda_2>\lambda$ and $\lambda_3 \gg \lambda$. The correct option is:

A.

$V_1< V_2, V_3=0$

B.

$V_1=0, V_2< V_3$

C.

$V_1=0, V_2>V_3$

D.

$V_1>V_2, V_3=0$

2025 Q6 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

De-Broglie wavelength of an electron orbiting in the $n=2$ state of hydrogen atom is close to

(Given Bohr radius $=0.052 \mathrm{~nm}$ )

A.
1.67 nm
B.
2.67 nm
C.
0.067 nm
D.
0.67 nm
2025 Q7 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Which of the following options represent the variation of photoelectric current with property of light shown on the x-axis?

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A.
A and D
B.
B and D
C.
A only
D.
A and C
2025 Q8 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A photon and an electron (mass $m$ ) have the same energy $E$. The ratio ( $\lambda_{\text {photon }} / \lambda_{\text {electron }}$ ) of their de Broglie wavelengths is: ( $c$ is the speed of light)

A.
$c \sqrt{\frac{2 m}{E}}$
B.
$\frac{1}{c} \sqrt{E / 2 m}$
C.
$\sqrt{E / 2 m}$
D.
$c \sqrt{2 m E}$
2024 Q9 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

An electron and an alpha particle are accelerated by the same potential difference. Let $\lambda_e$ and $\lambda_\alpha$ denote the de-Broglie wavelengths of the electron and the alpha particle, respectively, then:

A.
$\lambda_e>\lambda_\alpha$
B.
$\lambda_e=4 \lambda_\alpha$
C.
$\lambda_e=\lambda_\alpha$
D.
$\lambda_e<\lambda_\alpha$
2024 Q10 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

If $\phi$ is the work function of photosensitive material in $\mathrm{eV}$ and light of wavelength of numerical value $\lambda=\frac{h c}{e}$ metre, is incident on it with energy above its threshold value at an instant then the maximum kinetic energy of the photo-electron ejected by it at that instant (Take $h$-Plank's constant, $c$-velocity of light in free space) is (in SI units):

A.
$e+2 \phi$
B.
$2 e-\phi$
C.
$e-\phi$
D.
$e+\phi$
2024 Q11 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The graph which shows the variation of $\left(\frac{1}{\lambda^2}\right)$ and its kinetic energy, $E$ is (where $\lambda$ is de Broglie wavelength of a free particle):

A.
NEET 2024 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 11 English Option 1
B.
NEET 2024 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 11 English Option 2
C.
NEET 2024 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 11 English Option 3
D.
NEET 2024 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 11 English Option 4
2024 Q12 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

If $c$ is the velocity of light in free space, the correct statements about photon among the following are:

A. The energy of a photon is $E=h v$.

B. The velocity of a photon is $c$.

C. The momentum of a photon, $p=\frac{h v}{c}$.

D. In a photon-electron collision, both total energy and total momentum are conserved.

E. Photon possesses positive charge.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
A and B only
B.
A, B, C and D only
C.
A, C and D only
D.
A, B, D and E only
2023 Q13 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The de Broglie wavelength associated with an electron, accelerated by a potential difference of 81 V is given by:

A.
13.6 nm
B.
136 nm
C.
1.36 nm
D.
0.136 nm
2023 Q14 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons in photoelectric effect is independent of:

A.
work function of material
B.
intensity of incident radiation
C.
frequency of incident radiation
D.
wavelength of incident radiation
2023 Q15 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The work functions of Caesium $(\mathrm{Cs})$, potassium $(\mathrm{K})$ and Sodium (Na) are $2.14 ~\mathrm{eV}, 2.30 ~\mathrm{eV}$ and $2.75 ~\mathrm{eV}$ respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an incident energy of $2.20 ~\mathrm{eV}$, which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?

A.
Both Na and K
B.
K only
C.
Na only
D.
Cs only
2023 Q16 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The minimum wavelength of $X$-rays produced by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of $V$ volts is proportional to :

A.
$\frac{1}{V}$
B.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{V}}$
C.
$V^{2}$
D.
$\sqrt{V}$
2022 Q17 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The light rays having photons of energy 4.2 eV are falling on a metal surface having a work function of 2.2 eV. The stopping potential of the surface is

A.
6.4 V
B.
2 eV
C.
2 V
D.
1.1 V
2022 Q18 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The threshold frequency of a photoelectric metal is v0. If light of frequency 4v0 is incident on this metal, then the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons will be :

A.
4 hv0
B.
hv0
C.
2 hv0
D.
3 hv0
2022 Q19 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026

When two monochromatic lights of frequency, v and ${v \over 2}$ are incident on a photoelectric metal, their stopping potential becomes ${{{V_s}} \over 2}$ and Vs respectively. The threshold frequency for this metal is

A.
2v
B.
3v
C.
${2 \over 3}$v
D.
${3 \over 2}$v
2021 Q20 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The number of photons per second on an average emitted by the source of monochromatic light of wavelength 600nm, when it delivers the power of 3.3 $\times$ 10$-$3 watt will be : (h = 6.6 $\times$ 10$-$34 Js)
A.
1015
B.
1018
C.
1017
D.
1016
2021 Q21 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An electromagnetic wave of wavelength '$\lambda$' is incident on a photosensitive surface of negligible work function. If 'm' mass is of photoelectron emitted from the surface has de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$d, then :
A.
$\lambda = \left( {{{2h} \over {mc}}} \right){\lambda _d}^2$
B.
$\lambda = \left( {{{2m} \over {hc}}} \right){\lambda _d}^2$
C.
${\lambda _d} = \left( {{{2mc} \over h}} \right){\lambda ^2}$
D.
$\lambda = \left( {{{2mc} \over h}} \right){\lambda _d}^2$
2020 Q22 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Light of frequency 1.5 times the threshold frequency is incident on a photosensitive material. What will be the photoelectric current if the frequency is halved and intensity is doubled?
A.
four times
B.
one-fourth
C.
zero
D.
doubled
2020 Q23 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Light with an average flux of 20 W/cm2 falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence having surface area 20 cm2. The energy received by the surface during time span of 1 minute is :
A.
12 $ \times $ 103 J
B.
24 $ \times $ 103 J
C.
48 $ \times $ 103 J
D.
10 $ \times $ 103 J
2020 Q24 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of V volt. If the de-Broglie wavelength of the electron is 1.227 $ \times $ 10-2 nm, the potential difference is :
A.
102 V
B.
103 V
C.
104 V
D.
10 V
2019 Q25 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An electron is accelerated through a potential difference of 10,000 V. Its de Broglie wavelength is (nearly) : (me = 9 $ \times $ 10–31 kg)
A.
12.2 × 10–12 m
B.
12.2 × 10–13 m
C.
12.2 × 10–14 m
D.
12.2 nm
2019 Q26 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

If temperature of Sun $=6000 \mathrm{~K}$, radius of Sun is $7.2 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~km}$, radius of Earth $=6000 \mathrm{~km}$ and distance between Earth and Sun $=15 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~km}$. Find intensity of light on Earth.

A.
$19.2 \times 10^{16}$
B.
$12.2 \times 10^{16}$
C.
$18.3 \times 10^{16}$
D.
$9.2 \times 10^{16}$
2019 Q27 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Assertion : In both radioactivity and photoelectric effect electrons may be ejected.

Reason : In photoelectric effect and radioactivity emission occurs only of unstable elements.

A.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B.
If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C.
If assertion is true, but reason is false.
D.
If both assertion and reason are false.
2018 Q28 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An electron of mass m with an initial velocity $\overrightarrow v = {v_0}\widehat i$ (v0 > 0) enters an electric field $\overrightarrow E = - {\overrightarrow E _0}\widehat i$ (E0 = constant > 0) at t = 0. If $\lambda $0 is its de-Broglie wavelength initially, then its de- Broglie wavelength at time t is
A.
${{{\lambda _0}} \over {\left( {1 + {{e{E_0}} \over {m{v_0}}}t} \right)}}$
B.
${{\lambda _0}\left( {1 + {{e{E_0}} \over {m{v_0}}}t} \right)}$
C.
$\lambda $0t
D.
$\lambda $0
2018 Q29 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
When the light of frequency 2${\upsilon _0}$ (where ${\upsilon _0}$ is threshold frequency), is incident on a metal plate, the maximum velocity of electrons emitted is v1 . When the frequency of the incident radiation is increased to 5${\upsilon _0}$ , the maximum velocity of electrons emitted from the same plate is v2 . The ratio of v1 to v2 is
A.
1 : 2
B.
1 : 4
C.
4 : 1
D.
2 : 1
2018 Q30 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The graph between the energy log E of an electron and its de-Broglie wavelength log $\lambda$ will be

A.
AIIMS 2018 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 1
B.
AIIMS 2018 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 2
C.
AIIMS 2018 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 3
D.
AIIMS 2018 Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 1 English Option 4
2017 Q31 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The de-Broglie wavelength of a neutron in thermal equilibrium with heavy water at a temperature T (kelvin) and mass m, is
A.
${h \over {\sqrt {3mkT} }}$
B.
${{2h} \over {\sqrt 3 mkT}}$
C.
${{2h} \over {\sqrt {mkT} }}$
D.
${h \over {\sqrt {mkT} }}$
2017 Q32 NEET MSQ
10 Mar 2026
The photoelectric threshold wavelength of silver is 3250 $ \times $ 10$-$10 m. The velocity of the electron ejected from a silver surface by ultraviolet light of wavelength 2536 $ \times $ 10$-$10 m is
{Given h = 4.14 $ \times $ 10$-$15 eV s and c = 3 $ \times $ 108 m s$-$1 ]
A.
$ \approx $ 0.6 $ \times $ 106 m s$-$1
B.
$ \approx $ 61 $ \times $ 103 m s$-$1
C.
$ \approx $ 0.3 $ \times $ 106 m s$-$1
D.
$ \approx $ 6 $ \times $ 105 m s$-$1
2017 Q33 AIIMS MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Assertion : Photoelectric effect can take place only with an electron bound in the atom.

Reason : Electron is a fermion whereas proton is a boson.

A.
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B.
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C.
Assertion is true but reason is false
D.
Both assertion and reason are false.
2016 Q34 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Electrons of mass m with de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda $ fall on the target in an X-ray tube. The cutoff wavelength ($\lambda $0) of the emitted X-ray is
A.
$\lambda $0 = ${{2mc{\lambda ^2}} \over h}$
B.
${\lambda _0} = {{2h} \over {mc}}$
C.
${\lambda _0} = {{2{m^2}{c^2}{\lambda ^3}} \over {{h^2}}}$
D.
${\lambda _0} = \lambda $
2016 Q35 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Photons with energy 5 eV are incifent on a cathode C in a photoelectric cell. The maximum energy of emitted photoelectrons is 2 eV. When photons of energy 6 eV are incident on C, no photoelectrons will reach the anode A, if the stopping potential of A relative to C is
A.
+ 3 V
B.
+4 V
C.
$-$1 V
D.
$-$3 V
2016 Q36 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An electron of mass m and a photon have same energy E. The ratio of de-Broglie wavelengths associated with them is
A.
$c{\left( {2mE} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
B.
${1 \over c}{\left( {{{2m} \over E}} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
C.
${1 \over c}{\left( {{E \over {2m}}} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
D.
${\left( {{E \over {2m}}} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
2016 Q37 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
When a metallic surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength $\lambda $, the stopping potential is V. If the same surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength 2 $\lambda $, the stopping potential is ${V \over 4}$. The threshold wavelength for the metallic surface is
A.
${5 \over 2}\lambda $
B.
3$\lambda $
C.
4$\lambda $
D.
5$\lambda $
2015 Q38 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A photoelectric surface is illuminated successively by monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda $ and $\lambda/2 $. If the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons in the second case is 3 times that in the first case, the work function of the surface of the material is
(h = Planck's constant, C = speed of light)
A.
${{2hc} \over \lambda }$
B.
${{hc} \over {3\lambda }}$
C.
${{hc} \over {2\lambda }}$
D.
${{hc} \over \lambda }$
2015 Q39 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Light of wavelength 500 nm is incifent on a metal with work function 2.28 eV. The de Broglie wavelength of the emitted electron is
A.
$ \ge $ 2.8 $ \times $ 10$-$9 m
B.
$ \le $ 2.8 $ \times $ 10$-$12 m
C.
< 2.8 $ \times $ 10$-$10 m
D.
< 2.8 $ \times $ 10$-$9 m
2015 Q40 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Which of the following figures represent the variation of particle momentum and the associated de-Broglie wavelength?
A.
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 78 English Option 1
B.
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 78 English Option 2
C.
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 78 English Option 3
D.
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper Physics - Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Question 78 English Option 4
2015 Q41 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength, $\lambda .$ The stopping potential for photo-electric current for this light is 3V0. If the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength 2 $\lambda $, the stopping potential is V0. The threshold wavelength for this surface for photo-electric effect is
A.
${\lambda \over 4}$
B.
${\lambda \over 6}$
C.
6$\lambda $
D.
4$\lambda $
2014 Q42 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
When the energy of the incident radiation is increased nby 20%, the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted from a metal surface increased from 0.5 eV to 0.8 eV. The work function of the metal is
A.
0.65 eV
B.
1.0 eV
C.
1.3 eV
D.
1.5 eV
2014 Q43 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If the kinetic energy of the particle is increased to 16 times its previous value, the percentage change in the de Broglie wavelength of the particle is
A.
25
B.
75
C.
60
D.
50
2013 Q44 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A source of light is placed at a distance of 50 cm from a photo cell and the stopping potential is found to be V0. If the distance between the light source and photo cell is made 25 cm, the new stopping potential will be :
A.
V0/2
B.
V0
C.
4V0
D.
2V0
2013 Q45 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The de-broglie wavelength of neutrons in thermal equilibrium at temperature T is
A.
${{3.08} \over {\sqrt T }}\mathop A\limits^ \circ $
B.
${{0.308} \over {\sqrt T }}\mathop A\limits^ \circ $
C.
${{0.0308} \over {\sqrt T }}\mathop A\limits^ \circ $
D.
${{30.8} \over {\sqrt T }}\mathop A\limits^ \circ $
2013 Q46 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
For photoelectric emission from certain metal the cutoff frequency is $\upsilon $. If radiation of frequency 2$\upsilon $ impinges on the metal plate, the maximum possible velocity of the emitted electron will be (m is the electron mass)
A.
$\sqrt {{{2h\upsilon } \over m}} $
B.
$2\sqrt {{{h\upsilon } \over m}} $
C.
$\sqrt {{{h\upsilon } \over {\left( {2m} \right)}}} $
D.
$\sqrt {{{h\upsilon } \over m}} $
2013 Q47 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The wavelength $\lambda $e of an electron and $\lambda $p of a photon of same energy E are related by
A.
${\lambda _p} \propto \sqrt {{\lambda _e}} $
B.
${\lambda _p} \propto {1 \over {\sqrt {{\lambda _e}} }}$
C.
${\lambda _p} \propto {\lambda _e}^2$
D.
${\lambda _p} \propto {\lambda _e}$
2013 Q48 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A parallel beam of fast moving electrons is incident normally on a narrow slit. A fluorescent screen is placed at a large distance from the slit. If the speed of the electrons is increased, which of the following statements is correct ?
A.
The angular width of the central maximum will decrease.
B.
The angular wifth of the central maximum will be unaffected.
C.
Diffraction pattern is not observed on the screen in the case of electrons.
D.
The angular width of the central maximum of the diffraction pattern will increase.
2012 Q49 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
If the momentum of an electron is changed by P, then the de Broglie wavelength associated with changes by 0.5%. The initial momentum of electron will be
A.
200 P
B.
400 P
C.
${P \over {200}}$
D.
100 P
2012 Q50 NEET MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Two radiations of photons energies 1 eV and 2.5 eV, successively illuminate a photosensitive metallic surface of work function 0.5 eV. The ratio of the maximum speeds of the emitted electrons is
A.
1 : 4
B.
1 : 2
C.
1 : 1
D.
1 : 5