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1.
What is the de-Broglie wavelength of
(a) a bullet of mass 0.040 kg travelling at the speed of 1.0 km/s?
(b) a ball of mass 0.060 kg moving at a speed of 1.0 m/s?
(c) a dust particle of mass \(1.0\times { 10 }^{ -9 }kg\) drifting with a speed of 2.2 m/s?
2.
Radiation of wavelength 180 nm ejects photoelectrons from a plate whose work function is 2.0eV. If a uniform magnetic field of flux density \(5.0\times { 10 }^{ -5 }T\)is applied to the plate, what should be the radius of the path followed by electrons ejected normally from the plate with maximum energy?
3.
An electron, an \(\alpha\) - particle and a photon have the same kinetic energy. Which of these particles has the largest de-Broglie wavelength?
4.
Under certain circumstances, a nucleus can decay by emitting a particle more massive than an \(\alpha \) - particle. Consider the following decay process:
\(_{ 88 }{ { Ra }^{ 223 } }\rightarrow _{ 82 }{ { Pb }^{ 209 } }+_{ 6 }{ { C }^{ 14 } }\\ _{ 88 }{ { Ra }^{ 223 } }\rightarrow _{ 86 }{ { Rn }^{ 219 } }+_{ 2 }{ { He }^{ 4 } }\)
(b) Calculate the Q-values for these decays and determine that both are energetically allowed.
5.
Let \({ A }_{ n }\) be the area enclosed by the nth orbit in a hydrogen atom. The graph of \(\ln { \left( { A }_{ n }/{ A }_{ 1 } \right) } \) against \(\ln { \left( n \right) } \)
will be a circle
will be a monotonically increasing non-linear curve
will be a straight line with slope 4
will pass through the origin.
6.
The half life of a radioactive isotope 'X' is 20 years. It decays to another element 'Y' which is stable. The two elements 'X' and 'Y' were found to be in the ratio 1 : 7 in a sample of a given rock. The age of the rock is estimated to be :
100 years
40 years
60 years
80 years
7.
The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle moving with a velocity \(2.25\times { 10 }^{ 8 }m/s\)is equal to the wavelength of photon. The ratio of kinetic energy of a particle to the energy of the photon is (velocity of light is \(3\times { 10 }^{ 8 }m/s\))
1/8
3/8
5/8
7/8
8.
In a sample of radioactive substance, what percentage decays in one mean life time?
69.3%
64%
50%
36%
9.
When a metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength \(\lambda \) the stopping potential for photoelectric current is 3V0. When the same surface is illuminated with the light of wavelength 2\(\lambda \) the stopping potential is V0. The threshold wavelength of this surface for photoelectric effect is
\(4\frac { \lambda }{ 3 } \)
\(4\lambda \)
\(6\lambda \)
\(8\lambda \)
10.
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 of first case, the work function of the material is (h = plank's constant c = speed of light)
\(\frac { hc }{ 3\lambda } \)
\(\frac { hc }{ 2\lambda } \)
\(\frac { hc }{ \lambda } \)
\(\frac { 2hc }{ \lambda } \)
11.
An electron is moving with an initial velocity \(\vec { v } ={ v }_{ 0 }\hat { i } \) and is in a magnetic field \(\vec { B } ={ B }_{ 0 }\hat { j } \). Then it's de Broglie wavelength
remains constant
increases with time
decreases with time
increases and decreases periodically
12.
The threshold wavelength for a metal having work function \({ \phi }_{ 0 } \ is \ { \lambda }_{ 0 }\). What is the threshold wavelength for a metal whose work function is \({ \phi }_{ 0 }/2\)
\(4{ \lambda }_{ 0 }\)
\(2{ \lambda }_{ 0 }\)
\({ \lambda }_{ 0 }/2\)
\({ \lambda }_{ 0 }/4\)
13.
When a nucleus in an atom undergoes a radioactive decay, the electronic energy levels of the atom
do not change for any type of radioactivity
change for \(\alpha \ and\ \beta \) radioactivity but not for \(\gamma \)-radioactivity
change for \(\alpha \)-radioactivity but not for others
change for \(\beta \)-radioactivity but not for others
14.
The Balmer series for the H-atom can be observed
if we measure the frequencies of light emitted when an excited atom falls to the ground state
if we measure the frequencies of light emitted due to transitions between excited states and the first excited state
in any transition in a H-atom
as a sequence of frequencies with the higher frequencies getting closely packed.
15.
An ∝-particle and a proton are accelerated through the same potential difference. Calculate the ratio of linear momenta acquired by the two.
16.
A nucleus with mass number A = 240 and BE I A = 7.6 MeV breaks into two fragments each of A = 120 with BE/A = 8.5 MeV. Calculate the released energy.
17.
A monochromatic source emitting light of wavelength 600 nm a power output of 66 w. Calculate the number of photons emitted by this source in 2 minutes.
18.
The radius of the innermost electron orbit of a H-atom is 5.3 x 10-11 m. What are the radii of the n = 2 and n = 3 orbits?
19.
A chain reaction dies out sometimes, why?
20.
Is photoelectric emission possible at all frequencies? Give reason for your answer?
21.
Draw the plot of binding energy per nucleon (BE/A) as a function of mass number A. Write two important conclusions that can be drawn regarding the nature of nuclear force.
Use this graph to explain the release of energy in both the processes of nuclear fusion and fission.
Write the basic nuclear process of neutron undergoing p-decay. Why is the detection of neutrinos found very difficult?
22.
A function was organised in the school auditorum. There was 500 sitting arrangement in the auditorium. When entry started, students entered in groups and so counting became a great problem. Then principle of the school ordered science students managed the situation and now all the students used to enter the hall one by one. This helped them to maintain discipline and counting became easy with the help of a scientific device used by these students.
Sense of responsibility.
23.
X-rays of wavelength \(0.82\overset { \circ }{ A } \)fall on a metal plate. Find the wavelength associated with photoelectron emitted. Neglect work function of the metal. Given \(h=6.6\times { 10 }^{ -34 }Js;c=3\times { 10 }^{ 8 }{ ms }^{ -1 }\)
1.
(i) Given, mass of bullet, m = 0.040 kg
Speed of bullet, v = 1 km/s = 1 \(\times\) 103 m/s
de-Broglie wavelength,
\(\lambda=\frac{b}{m v}=\frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{0.040 \times 1 \times 10^3}\)
= 1.66 \(\times\) 10-35 m
(ii) Mass of the ball, m = 0.060 kg and speed of the ball, v=1 m/s
\(\begin{aligned}
\lambda & =\frac{b}{m v}=\frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{0.060 \times 1}
\end{aligned}\)
\(\begin{aligned}
=1.1 \times 10^{-32} \mathrm{~m}
\end{aligned}\)
(iii) Mass of a dust particle, m = 1 \(\times\) 10-9 kg and speed of the dust particle, v = 2.2 m/s
\(\lambda=\frac{b}{m v}=\frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34}}{1 \times 10^{-9} \times 2.2}\)
= 3.0 \(\times\) 10-25 m
2.
0.149 cm
3.
For a particle, de Broglie wavelength, \(\lambda\) = h/p
Kinetic energy, K = p2/2m
Then, \(\lambda\) = h / \(\sqrt{2 m K}\)
For the same kinetic energy K, the de Broglie wavelength associated with the particle is inversely proportional to the square root of their masses. A proton \(\left(\begin{array}{l} 1 \\ 1 \end{array} \mathrm{H}\right)\) is 1836 times massive than an electron and an \(\alpha\)-particle \(\left(\begin{array}{l} 4 \\ 2 \end{array} \mathrm{He}\right)\) four times that of a proton. Hence, \(\alpha\) – particle has the shortest de Broglie wavelength.
4.
(a) For the decay process
\(\quad \quad _{ 88 }{ { Ra }^{ 223 } }\rightarrow _{ 82 }{ { Pb }^{ 209 } }+_{ 6 }{ { C }^{ 14 } }+Q\\ \quad \quad Q=[{ m }_{ N }(_{ 88 }{ { Ra }^{ 223 } })-{ m }_{ N }(_{ 82 }{ { Pb }^{ 209 } })-{ m }_{ N }(_{ 6 }{ { C }^{ 14 } })]{ c }^{ 2 }\\ \quad \quad \quad =[{ m }(_{ 88 }{ { Ra }^{ 223 } })-{ m }(_{ 82 }{ { Pb }^{ 209 } })-{ m }(_{ 6 }{ { C }^{ 14 } })]{ c }^{ 2 }\\ \quad \quad \quad =[223.01850-208.98107-14.00324]{ uc }^{ 2 }\\ or\quad Q=[0.03419]{ uc }^{ 2 }\\ \quad \quad \quad \quad =0.03419X931.5\quad MeV\\ \quad \quad \quad \quad =31.85\quad MeV\)
\(For\quad the\quad decay\quad process\\ \begin{matrix} 223 \\ 88 \end{matrix}Ra\rightarrow \begin{matrix} 219 \\ 86 \end{matrix}Rn+\begin{matrix} 4 \\ 2 \end{matrix}He+Q\\ Q=[{ m }_{ N }(\begin{matrix} 223 \\ 88 \end{matrix}Ra)-{ m }_{ N }(\begin{matrix} 219 \\ 86 \end{matrix}Rn)-{ m }_{ N }(\begin{matrix} 4 \\ 2 \end{matrix}He)]{ c }^{ 2 }\\ \quad =[{ m }_{ N }(\begin{matrix} 223 \\ 88 \end{matrix}Ra)-{ m }_{ N }(\begin{matrix} 219 \\ 86 \end{matrix}Rn)-{ m }_{ N }(\begin{matrix} 4 \\ 2 \end{matrix}He)]{ c }^{ 2 }\\ \quad =(223.01850-219.00948-4.00260){ uc }^{ 2 }\\ \quad =(0.00642){ uc }^{ 2 }\\ \quad =0.0642X931.5\quad MeV\\ \quad =5.98\quad MeV.\)
5.
(c)
will be a straight line with slope 4
6.
(c)
60 years
7.
(b)
3/8
8.
(b)
64%
9.
(b)
\(4\lambda \)
10.
(b)
\(\frac { hc }{ 2\lambda } \)
11.
(a)
remains constant
12.
(b)
\(2{ \lambda }_{ 0 }\)
13.
(b)
change for \(\alpha \ and\ \beta \) radioactivity but not for \(\gamma \)-radioactivity
14.
(b)
if we measure the frequencies of light emitted due to transitions between excited states and the first excited state
15.
mp = 1u, m∝ = 4u and qp = e, q∝ = 4e
\(\frac{1}{2}\)mv2 = qV
p = mv =\({ \left[ \sqrt { 2qVm } \right] }^{ \frac { 1 }{ 2 } }\)
\(\frac { { P }_{ p } }{ { P }_{ \alpha } } =\frac { 1 }{ 8 } \)
16.
According to question,
P ⟶ Q + Q
BE/A of element P =7.6MeV (given)
So, BE of P = 7.6 x 240 MeV [A = 240]
BE/A of element Q = 8.5 MeV given
So, BE of Q = 8.5 x 120 MeV
Now, energy released = 2 ( BE of Q) - BE of P
= 8.5 x 120 x 2 - 7.6 x 240
⇒ = (2040 -1824) MeV
⇒ = 216 MeV
17.
Energy of one photon
\(E=\frac { 6.6\times { 10 }^{ -34 }\times 3\times { 10 }^{ 8 } }{ 6\times { 10 }^{ -7 } } \)
\( \simeq 3.3\times { 10 }^{ -19 }J\)
E1 = energy emitted by the source in one second = 66J
\(\therefore \) Number of photons emitted by the source in
\(1s=n=\frac { 66 }{ 3.3\times { 10 }^{ -19 } } =2\times { 10 }^{ 20 }\)
\(\therefore \) Total number of photons emitted by source in 2 minutes
\(=N=n\times 2\times 60\)
\( =2\times { 10 }^{ 20 }\times 120\)
\(=2.4\times { 10 }^{ 22 }photons\)
18.
\(2.12\times { 10 }^{ -10 }\ m\ and\ 4.47\times { 10 }^{ -10 }\ m\)
19.
A chain reaction may die out due to any of the following reasons:
(i) Size of fissionable material may be less than the critical size.
(ii) Mass of fissionable material may be less than the critical mass.
(iii) Neutron absorbing material (arrestor) might absorb neutrons at a faster rate than the rate at which they are being produced.
20.
No, the photo-electric emission from a metal surface is possible if the frequency of the incident light is greater than the threshold frequency vo for that metal or the energy of the incident photon is greater than the work function of the metal, \(\text { i.e., } v>v_0 \text { where. } \phi_0=h v_0\)
21.
While drawing the plot. we have to keep in mind that first binding energy will increase sharply and then it will be constant almost.
For plot of binding energy per nucleon as the function of mass number A
Following are the two conclusions that can be drawn regarding the nature of the nuclear force.
The force is attractive and strong enough to produce a binding energy of few MeV per nucleon.
The two important conclusions regarding the nature of nuclear force are given below.
(i) The nuclear force is attractive and sufficiently strong to produce a binding energy of a few MeV per nucleon.
(ii) The constancy of the binding energy in the wide range of mass number 30 < A < 170 indicate that nuclear force is a short-range force.
(b) (i) According to the binding energy curve, a very heavy nucleus (A > 170), has lower binding energy per nucleon compared to nuclei of middle mass number (30 < A < 170).
Thus, if a heavy nucleus breaks into two nuclei of mass number between 30 and 170, nucleons get more tightly bound. This implies energy would be released in the process. (nuclear fission)
(ii) When two light nuclei (A < 10) join to form a heavier nucleus, the binding energy per nucleon of fused heavier nucleus increases.
Again it indicates that energy would be released in the process (nuclear fusion).
(c) The basic nuclear process of neutron undergoing β-decay is given as
\(n \rightarrow p+e^{-}+\bar{v}\)
Here \(\bar{v}\) is antinutrino.
Neutrino and antineutrino both are neutral particles with very small (possibly, even zero) mass compared to the electrons. They have only weak interaction with other particles. Therefore, the detection of neutrinos is found very difficult.
22.
A person approaching a doorway may interrupt a light beam which is incident on a photocell. The abrupt change in photocurrent records every interruption of the light beam caused by the person passing across the beam. In this way it helps count the person entering the auditorium, provided they enter the hall one by one.
23.
\(Here\quad \lambda =0.82\overset { \circ }{ A } =0.82\times { 10 }^{ -10 }m\)
\( { \phi }_{ 0 }=0\)
From Einstein's photoelectric equation.
K.E of electron,
\(\frac { 1 }{ 2 } { mv }^{ 2 }=hv-{ \phi }_{ 0 }\)
\( or \ { mv }^{ 2 }=2hv=\frac { 2hc }{ \lambda } \ \ (\because { \phi }_{ 0 }=0)\)
\( or \ mv=\sqrt { \frac { 2hcm }{ \lambda } } \)
De-Broglie wavelength associated with the electron is given by
\({ \lambda }^{ ' }=\frac { h }{ mv } =\frac { h }{ \sqrt { 2hcm/\lambda } } =\sqrt { \frac { h\lambda }{ 2cm } } \)
\(=\sqrt { \frac { 6.6\times { 10 }^{ -34 }\times 0.82\times { 10 }^{ -10 } }{ 2\times 3\times { 10 }^{ 8 }\times 9.1\times { 10 }^{ -31 } } } \)
\(=0.099\times { 10 }^{ -10 }m\)
\( =0.099\overset { \circ }{ A } \)
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