G12 ADVANCED MOCK TEST 1

Physics — End of Term Mock Test 1

Obj 1–5  ·  25 Questions  ·  45 Minutes  ·  1 mark each

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Q1Obj 4

A photoelectric cell is connected in series with a battery of emf 2 V. Photons of energy 6 eV are incident on the cathode of the photoelectric cell. The work function of the surface of the cathode is 3 eV. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons that reach the anode?

A1 eV
B3 eV
C5 eV
D8 eV
Q2Obj 1

A blackbody is heated, and its emission curve shifts and grows. As temperature increases, which statement correctly describes the peak intensity and peak wavelength together?

11Peak intensity is unchanged, and peak wavelength is unchanged.
22Peak intensity increases, and peak wavelength shifts to longer values.
33Peak intensity decreases, and peak wavelength shifts to shorter values.
44Peak intensity increases, and peak wavelength shifts to shorter values.
Q3Obj 1

The energy of a quantum is directly proportional to its:

AWavelength
BSpeed
CFrequency
DAmplitude
Q4Obj 4

An electron is ejected with a maximum kinetic energy of 1.2 eV when light of energy 3.5 eV strikes a metal. What is the work function?

A1.2 eV
B2.3 eV
C3.5 eV
D4.7 eV
Q5Obj 2

The wave model of light fails to explain the photoelectric effect because it predicts that:

ANo electrons should ever be emitted
BElectrons should be emitted for any frequency if the intensity is high enough
COnly high-frequency light can carry energy
DLight cannot interact with electrons
Q6Obj 2

Which phenomenon provides the best evidence for the particle nature of light?

AInterference
BDiffraction
CPolarization
DPhotoelectric effect
Q7Obj 2

The minimum energy required to eject an electron from a metal surface is called the:

AKinetic energy
BThreshold frequency
CWork function
DStopping potential
Q8Obj 1

An atom vibrates with a frequency of \(4.0 \times 10^{13}\ \text{Hz}\). What is the minimum energy that can be emitted by this atom?

A\(1.7 \times 10^{-47}\ \text{J}\)
B\(2.7 \times 10^{-20}\ \text{J}\)
C\(5.3 \times 10^{-20}\ \text{J}\)
D\(6.6 \times 10^{-34}\ \text{J}\)
Q9Obj 4

Calculate the energy of a photon with a wavelength of 400 nm. (\(hc = 1240\\ \text{eV·nm}\))

A1.55 eV
B3.10 eV
C4.00 eV
D1240 eV
Q10Obj 1

According to Planck's hypothesis, if the frequency of a vibrating atom is doubled, the energy of each quantum emitted is:

AHalved
BDoubled
CQuadrupled
DUnchanged
Q11Obj 4

Which equation correctly relates photon energy (\(E\)), work function (\(W\)), and maximum kinetic energy (\(KE_{\max}\))?

A\(E = W - KE_{\max}\)
B\(KE_{\max} = E + W\)
C\(E = KE_{\max} + W\)
D\(W = E \times KE_{\max}\)
Q12Obj 4

The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons is independent of the:

AFrequency of incident light
BWavelength of incident light
CIntensity of incident light
DWork function of the metal
Q13Obj 3

For a given metal, if the incident light frequency exactly equals the threshold frequency, the ejected electrons will have a maximum kinetic energy of:

AZero
BThe work function
CPlanck's constant
DInfinity
Q14Obj 1

An atom vibrates at \(4.0 \times 10^{13}\ \text{Hz}\). What is the minimum energy that can be emitted?

A\(1.7 \times 10^{-47}\ \text{J}\)
B\(2.7 \times 10^{-20}\ \text{J}\)
C\(5.3 \times 10^{-20}\ \text{J}\)
D\(6.6 \times 10^{-34}\ \text{J}\)
Q15Obj 4

An electron is ejected with \(KE_{\max} = 1.2\ \text{eV}\) when light of energy 3.5 eV strikes a metal. What is the work function?

A1.2 eV
B2.3 eV
C3.5 eV
D4.7 eV
Q16Obj 3

If incident light has a frequency below the threshold frequency, increasing its intensity will:

AEject more electrons
BEject electrons with higher kinetic energy
CNot eject any electrons
DDecrease the work function
Q17Obj 1

What is the value of Planck's constant?

A\(3.00 \times 10^8\ \text{m/s}\)
B\(6.626 \times 10^{-34}\ \text{J·s}\)
C\(1.60 \times 10^{-19}\ \text{C}\)
D\(9.11 \times 10^{-31}\ \text{kg}\)
Q18Obj 5

Light of frequency \(f\) is incident on a metal with threshold frequency \(f_0\), where \(f < f_0\). The intensity of the light is then tripled. What is the effect on the photoelectric current?

AThe current triples.
BThe current increases but does not triple.
CThere is no current.
DThe current decreases.
Q19Obj 4

Light of wavelength 200 nm is incident on a metal surface with work function 3.0 eV. What is the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons?
(h = 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ J s, c = 3.0 × 10⁸ m s⁻¹, 1 eV = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ J)

A0.9 eV
B1.2 eV
C3.2 eV
D6.2 eV
Q20Obj 2

In the photoelectric effect, light behaves as:

AA continuous wave
BA stream of particles (photons)
CA longitudinal wave
DA magnetic field only
Q21Obj 4

Which statement correctly explains why the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons is independent of the intensity of incident radiation?

AHigher intensity means fewer photons with more energy each
BEach electron absorbs energy from the entire wavefront
CEach electron absorbs energy from only one photon, whose energy depends on frequency alone
DThe work function increases with intensity to compensate
Q22Obj 3

If the work function of a metal is 3.0 eV, what is the threshold wavelength?

A300 nm
B413 nm
C600 nm
D1240 nm
Q23Obj 4

In the photoelectric effect, one photon interacts with one electron. Which statement explains why the maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons does not depend on the intensity of the incident light?

AMore intense light has a higher frequency.
BIntense light contains photons of greater energy.
CEach photon has the same energy \(hf\), regardless of how many photons there are.
DElectrons absorb energy from multiple photons simultaneously.
Q24Obj 3

If the intensity of light is doubled while keeping its frequency constant (above threshold), the stopping potential will:

ADouble
BHalve
CRemain the same
DBecome zero
Q25Obj 2

Who successfully explained the photoelectric effect using the concept of photons?

AMax Planck
BAlbert Einstein
CLouis de Broglie
DWerner Heisenberg