1.

Calculate the frequency and wavelength of a photon

whose energy is 75 eV.

A. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎 𝟏𝟓 Hz and 165.5 Angstrom

𝟏𝟖
B. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎 Hz and 190.5 Angstrom
𝟏𝟐
C. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎 Hz and 170.5 Angstrom
D. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎 𝟐𝟐 Hz and 130.5 Angstrom
1. Calculate the frequency and wavelength of a photon whose energy is 75 eV.
A. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 Hz and 165.5 Angstrom
B. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟖 Hz and 190.5 Angstrom
C. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟐 Hz and 170.5 Angstrom
D. 18.12 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟐 Hz and 130.5 Angstrom
2. Find the number of quanta of energy emitted per second if
a radio station operates at a frequency of 98 MHz and radiates
power of 2 X 𝟏𝟎𝟓 W.

A. 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟔 quanta/sec

B. 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟑𝟓 quanta/sec

C. 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟑𝟎 quanta/sec

D 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟎 quanta/sec

2. Find the number of quanta of energy emitted per second if a radio station operates at a frequency of 98 MHz
and radiates power of 2 X 𝟏𝟎𝟓 W.
A. 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟔 quanta/sec

B. 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟑𝟓 quanta/sec

C. 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟑𝟎 quanta/sec

D 3.08 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟎 quanta/sec

3. Calculate the number of photons of green light of
wavelength 5000 Å required to make one erg of energy.
𝟓
A. 252 X 𝟏𝟎

𝟗
B. 252 X 𝟏𝟎

C. 252 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟐

𝟏𝟓
D. 252 X 𝟏𝟎
3. Calculate the number of photons of green light of wavelength 5000 Å required to make one erg of energy.
A. 252 X 𝟏𝟎𝟓

B. 252 X 𝟏𝟎𝟗

C. 252 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟐

D. 252 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓
4. Calculate the energy of an electron of wavelength
−𝟕
4.35 X 𝟏𝟎 m.
−𝟏𝟗
A. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎 J

B. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟐 J

−𝟏𝟓
C. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎 J

D. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟓 J
4. Calculate the energy of an electron of wavelength 4.35 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟕 m.
A. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟗 J

B. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟐 J

C. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 J

D. 4.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟓 J
5. Calculate the work function, stopping potential and maximum velocity of
photoelectrons for a light of wavelength 4350 Å when it incidents on sodium
surface. Consider the threshold wavelength of photoelectrons to be 5420 Å.
6. The threshold frequency for photoelectric emission in copper is 1.1
X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 Hz. Find the maximum kinetic energy photo electron in eV
when light of frequency 1.2 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 Hz is directed on the copper
surface.

A. 0.719 ev

B. 0.214 ev

C. 0.413 ev

D. 0.9 ev
6. The threshold frequency for photoelectric emission in copper is 1.1
X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 Hz. Find the maximum kinetic energy photo electron in eV
when light of frequency 1.2 X 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟓 Hz is directed on the copper
surface.
A. 0.719 ev

B. 0.214 ev

C. 0.413 ev

D. 0.9 ev
 7. Calculate the work function in electron volts of a metal,
given that photoelectric threshold are (i) 6200 Å (ii) 5000 Å.

A. 4 ev and 4.6 ev

B. 3.4 ev and 3.58 ev

C. 2.8 ev and 3.2 ev

D. 2 ev and 2.48 ev
7. Calculate the work function in electron volts of a metal, given that photoelectric
threshold are (i) 6200 Å (ii) 5000 Å.
A. 4 ev and 4.6 ev

B. 3.4 ev and 3.58 ev

C. 2.8 ev and 3.2 ev

D. 2 ev and 2.48 ev
8. Find out the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron, work
function and threshold frequency, when a light of wavelength 3132 Å
is incident on a surface of cesium and when the stopping potential
for the photo electron is 1.98 volt.
8. Find out the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectron, work
function and threshold frequency, when a light of wavelength 3132 Å
is incident on a surface of cesium and when the stopping potential
for the photo electron is 1.98 volt.
9. Is it possible to liberate an electron from a metal surface
having work function 4.8 eV and with an incident radiation
of wavelength (i) 5000 Å and (ii) 2000 Å ?

A. Yes, Yes

B. No, Yes

C. Yes, NO

D. NO, NO
9. Is it possible to liberate an electron from a metal surface having work function 4.8 eV and with an incident
radiation of wavelength (i) 5000 Å and (ii) 2000 Å ?
A. Yes, Yes

B. No, Yes

C. Yes, NO

D. NO, NO
10. Find the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons and the
stopping potential if the light of wavelength 5890 Å is incident on the surface
for which threshold wavelength is 7320 Å.

A. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟐 J and 0.112 V

B. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟔 J and 0.212 V

C. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟎 J and 0.412 V

D. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟑 J and 0.612 V

10. Find the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons and the stopping potential if the light of
wavelength 5890 Å is incident on the surface for which threshold wavelength is 7320 Å.
A. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟐 J and 0.112 V

B. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟔 J and 0.212 V

C. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟎 J and 0.412 V

D. 6.5 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟑 J and 0.612 V

11. The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission in
Tungsten is 2300 Å. What wavelength of light must be used in order
for electrons with a maximum energy of 1.5 eV to be ejected?

A. 1799.8 Angstrom

B. 1556.7 Angstrom

C. 2189.5 Angstrom

D. 2345.6 Angstrom
11. The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission in Tungsten is 2300 Å. What wavelength of light must
be used in order for electrons with a maximum energy of 1.5 eV to be ejected?
A. 1799.8 Angstrom

B. 1556.7 Angstrom

C. 2189.5 Angstrom

D. 2345.6 Angstrom
12. Calculate the value of Planck’s constant from the following data, assuming
that the electronic charge has value of 1.6 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟗 Coulomb.

A surface when irradiated with a light of wavelength 5896 Å emits electrons for
which the stopping potential is 0.12 volts. When the same surface is irradiated
with light of wavelength 2830 Å, it emits electrons for which the stopping
potential is 2.2 volts.
12. Calculate the value of Planck’s constant from the following data, assuming
that the electronic charge has value of 1.6 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟗 Coulomb.

A surface when irradiated with a light of wavelength 5896 Å emits electrons for
which the stopping potential is 0.12 volts. When the same surface is irradiated
with light of wavelength 2830 Å, it emits electrons for which the stopping
potential is 2.2 volts.
13. Calculate the de Broglie wavelength associated with the
automobile of mass 2000 kg which is moving with a speed 96 km/hr.

A. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟐 m

B. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 m

C. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟔 m

D. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟖 m
13. Calculate the de Broglie wavelength associated with the automobile of mass 2000 kg which is moving with a
speed 96 km/hr.
A. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟐 m

B. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 m

C. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟔 m

D. 1.24 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟖 m
14. A particle of charge q and mass m is accelerated through
a potential difference V. Find its de Broglie wavelength.
Calculate the wavelength (𝝀), if the particle is an electron and
V = 50 volts.
15. Calculate the wavelength of thermal neutrons at 𝟐𝟕𝟎 C, given
mass of neutron = 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟕 kg, Planck’s constant h = 6.6 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒
J sec and Boltzmann’s constant k = 1.37 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟑 J𝑲−𝟏 .

A. 0.452 Angstrom

B. 1.452 Angstrom

C. 2.452 Angstrom

D. 3.452 Angstrom
15. Calculate the wavelength of thermal neutrons at 𝟐𝟕𝟎 C, given mass of neutron = 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟕 kg, Planck’s
constant h = 6.6 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J sec and Boltzmann’s constant k = 1.37 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟑 J𝑲−𝟏 .
A. 0.452 Angstrom

B. 1.452 Angstrom

C. 2.452 Angstrom

D. 3.452 Angstrom
 16. A proton is moving with a speed 2 X 𝟏𝟎𝟖 m/sec. Find the
wavelength of matter wave associated with it.

A. 4.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m

B. 3.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m

C. 2.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m

D. 1.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m
 16. A proton is moving with a speed 2 X 𝟏𝟎𝟖 m/sec. Find the wavelength of matter wave associated with it.
A. 4.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m

B. 3.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m

C. 2.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m

D. 1.9 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 m
17. The de Broglie wavelength associated with an electron is 0.1 Å.
Find the potential difference by which the electron is accelerated.

A. 9.05 KV

B. 12.05 KV

C. 15.05 KV

D. 22.05 KV
17. The de Broglie wavelength associated with an electron is 0.1 Å. Find the potential difference by which the
electron is accelerated.
A. 9.05 KV

B. 12.05 KV

C. 15.05 KV

D. 22.05 KV
18. Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of an average Helium
atom in a furnace of temperature 400 K.
−𝟐𝟑
Given, k = 1.38 X 𝟏𝟎 J/K

A. 0.2971 Angstrom

B. 1.7234 Angstrom

C. 1.5673 Angstrom

D. 0.6294 Angstrom
18. Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of an average Helium atom in a furnace of temperature 400 K.
Given, k = 1.38 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟑 J/K
A. 0.2971 Angstrom

B. 1.7234 Angstrom

C. 1.5673 Angstrom

D. 0.6294 Angstrom
19. Calculate the energy in eV corresponding to a wavelength of 1.0 Å for
electron and neutron. Given h = 6.6 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J sec, mass of electron = 9.1 X
𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟏 kg and mass of the neutron = 1.7 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟕 kg
20. Calculate the ratio of de Broglie wavelengths associated with a
proton and an electron each having the kinetic energy as 20 M eV [𝑴𝑷
= 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟕 kg and 𝑴𝒆 = 9.1 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟏 kg].

A. 1:23

B. 1:43

C. 1: 63

D. 1:83
20. Calculate the ratio of de Broglie wavelengths associated with a proton and an electron each having the
kinetic energy as 20 M eV [𝑴𝑷 = 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟕 kg and 𝑴𝒆 = 9.1 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟏 kg].
A. 1:23

B. 1:43

C. 1: 63

D. 1:83
21. Find de Broglie wavelength of an electron in the first
Bohr’s orbit of hydrogen atom.

A. 7.3 Angstrom

B. 5.3 Angstrom

C. 3.3 Angstrom

D. 1.3 Angstrom
21. Find de Broglie wavelength of an electron in the first Bohr’s orbit of hydrogen atom.
A. 7.3 Angstrom

B. 5.3 Angstrom

C. 3.3 Angstrom

D. 1.3 Angstrom
22. Calculate the ratio of de Broglie wavelengths of a hydrogen atom and
helium atom at room temperature, when they move with thermal velocities.
Given mass of hydrogen atom 𝐌𝐇 = 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟕 kg and the mass of helium
atom 𝐌𝐇𝐞 = 4 X 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟕 kg at room temperature T = 𝟐𝟕𝟎 C = 300 K and
Boltzmann’s constant k = 1.376 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟑 J/K.

A. 4:1

B. 3:1

C. 2:1

D. 5:1
22. Calculate the ratio of de Broglie wavelengths of a hydrogen atom and helium atom at room temperature,
when they move with thermal velocities. Given mass of hydrogen atom 𝐌𝐇 = 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟕 kg and the mass of
helium atom 𝐌𝐇𝐞 = 4 X 1.67 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟕 kg at room temperature T = 𝟐𝟕𝟎 C = 300 K and Boltzmann’s constant k =
1.376 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟑 J/K.
A. 4:1

B. 3:1

C. 2:1

D. 5:1
23. A proton and a deuteron have the same kinetic energy. Which has a longer
wavelength?
24. Find the phase and group velocities of an electron whose de Broglie
wavelength is 1.2 Å.
25. The position and momentum of a 1.0 keV electron are
simultaneously measured. If the position is located within 1 Å,
what is the percentage of uncertainty in it’s momentum?

A. 3.1 %

B. 5.1 %

C. 7.1 %

D. 9.1 %
25. The position and momentum of a 1.0 keV electron are simultaneously measured. If the position is located
within 1 Å, what is the percentage of uncertainty in it’s momentum?
A. 3.1 %

B. 5.1 %

C. 7.1 %

D. 9.1 %
26. The uncertainty in the location of a particle is equal to its de Broglie
wavelength. Calculate the uncertainty in its velocity. (V: velocity)

A. V

𝐕
B.
𝛑

𝑽
C.
𝟑𝝅

𝑽
D.
𝟒𝝅
26. The uncertainty in the location of a particle is equal to its de Broglie wavelength. Calculate the uncertainty
in its velocity. (V: velocity)
A. V

𝐕
B.
𝛑

𝑽
C.
𝟑𝝅

𝑽
D.
𝟒𝝅
27. The position and momentum of 0.5 keV electrons are
simultaneously determined. If its position is located within 0.2 nm,
what is the percentage uncertainty in its momentum?

A. 5.17 %

B. 2.18 %

C. 3.09 %

D. 9.7 %
 27. The position and momentum of 0.5 keV electrons are simultaneously determined. If its position is
located within 0.2 nm, what is the percentage uncertainty in its momentum?
A. 5.17 %

B. 2.18 %

C. 3.09 %

D. 9.7 %
28. Calculate the uncertainty in measurement of momentum of an electron if
𝒉
the uncertainty in locating it, is 1 Å. [∆𝒙∆𝒑 = ]
𝟒𝝅

A. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟏 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜

B. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟓 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜

C. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟖 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜

D. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟏 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜
28. Calculate the uncertainty in measurement of momentum of an electron if the uncertainty in locating it, is 1
Å.

A. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟏 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜

B. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟓 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜

C. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟖 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜

D. 𝟓. 𝟐𝟕 𝐗 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟏 𝐊𝐆 𝐦 /𝐒𝐞𝐜
29. Calculate the smallest possible uncertainty in the position of an
electron moving with a velocity 3 X 𝟏𝟎𝟕 m/sec.

A. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟖 m

B. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟔 m

C. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟒 m

D. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟐 m
29. Calculate the smallest possible uncertainty in the position of an electron moving with a velocity 3 X 𝟏𝟎𝟕
m/sec.
A. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟖 m

B. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟔 m

C. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟒 m

D. 1.92 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟐 m
30. An excited atom has an average life-time of 𝟏𝟎−𝟖 sec.
During this time period it emits a photon and returns to the
ground state. What is the minimum uncertainty in the
frequency of this photon?

A. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜

B. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐜

C. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝐒𝐞𝐜

D. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐜
30. An excited atom has an average life-time of 𝟏𝟎−𝟖 sec. During this time period it emits a photon and returns
to the ground state. What is the minimum uncertainty in the frequency of this photon?
A. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐜

B. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐜

C. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝐒𝐞𝐜

D. 𝟕. 𝟗𝟔 𝐗 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐜
31. Compare the uncertainties in velocity of a proton and an
electron contained in a 20 Å box.
32. Find the energy of an electron, at n=2 level, moving in one
dimension in an infinitely high potential box of width 1.0 Å. Given m
= 9.1 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟏 kg and h = 6.62 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J sec.

−𝟏𝟑
A. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎 J

−𝟏𝟓
B. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎 J

−𝟏𝟕
C. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎 J

D. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟗 J
32. Find the energy of an electron moving in one dimension in an infinitely high potential box of width 1.0 Å.
Given m = 9.1 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟏 kg and h = 6.62 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J sec.
A. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟑 J

B. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟓 J

C. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟕 J

D. 2.41 X 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟗 J
 𝝅 𝝅
33. The wave function of a certain particle is 𝛙 = 𝐀𝐂𝐨𝐬 𝟐 𝐗 for − <x<
𝟐 𝟐
(i) Find the value of A.
𝝅
(ii) Find the probability that the particle be found between x = 0 and x =
𝟐
34. Normalize the wave function
𝝍(𝒙) = 0 outside the box of size 𝒍
𝝅
𝝍(𝒙) = A sin kx for 0 < x < 𝒍, where k=
𝒍