Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. A particle is dropped from a height $H$. The de-Broglie wavelength of the particle as a function of height is proportional to

(a) $H$

(b) $H^{1 / 2}$

(c) $H^{0}$

(d) $H^{-1 / 2}$

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Thinking Process

The de-broglie wavelength $\boldsymbol{\lambda}$ is given by $\boldsymbol{\lambda}=\frac{h}{m v}$.

Answer

(d) Velocity of a body falling from a height $H$ is given by

$$ v=\sqrt{2 g H} $$

We know that de-broglie wavelength

$$ \lambda=\frac{h}{m v}=\frac{h}{m \sqrt{2 g H}} \Rightarrow=\frac{h}{m \sqrt{2 g} \sqrt{H}} $$

Here, $\frac{h}{m \sqrt{2 g}}$ is a constant $\phi$ say ’ $K$ ‘.

So,

$$ \begin{aligned} & \lambda=K \frac{1}{\sqrt{H}} \Rightarrow \lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{H}} \\ & \lambda \propto H^{-1 / 2} \end{aligned} $$

  • Option (a) $H$: This option is incorrect because the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the square root of the height $H$, not directly proportional to $H$. The relationship derived shows $\lambda \propto H^{-1/2}$, not $\lambda \propto H$.

  • Option (b) $H^{1 / 2}$: This option is incorrect because the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the square root of the height $H$. The correct relationship is $\lambda \propto H^{-1/2}$, not $\lambda \propto H^{1/2}$.

  • Option (c) $H^{0}$: This option is incorrect because $H^0$ implies that the de-Broglie wavelength is constant and independent of the height $H$. However, the derived relationship shows that the wavelength depends on $H$ and is inversely proportional to its square root, $\lambda \propto H^{-1/2}$.

2. The wavelength of a photon needed to remove a proton from a nucleus which is bound to the nucleus with $1 MeV$ energy is nearly $\newline$

(a) $1.2 nm$ $\newline$

(b) $1.2 \times 10^{-3} nm$ $\newline$

(c) $1.2 \times 10^{-6} nm$ $\newline$

(d) $1.2 \times 10 nm$ $\newlin

Thinking Process
Energy of a photon is $E=\frac{h c}{\lambda}$, where $\lambda$ is the minimum wavelength of the photon required to eject the proton from nucleus.

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Answer

(b) Given in the question,

Energy of a photon, $E=1 MeV \Rightarrow=10^{6} eV$

Now,

$h c=1240 eVnm$

Now,

$E=\frac{h c}{\lambda}$

$\Rightarrow$

$$ l=\frac{h c}{E}=\frac{1240 eVnm}{10^{6} eV} $$

$$ =1.24 \times 10^{-3} nm $$

  • Option (a) $1.2 nm$: This option is incorrect because the calculated wavelength for the photon needed to remove a proton from the nucleus is much smaller. The energy required is $1 MeV$, which corresponds to a wavelength in the order of $10^{-3} nm$, not $1.2 nm$.

  • Option (c) $1.2 \times 10^{-6} nm$: This option is incorrect because it suggests a wavelength that is much smaller than the calculated value. The correct wavelength is $1.24 \times 10^{-3} nm$, which is three orders of magnitude larger than $1.2 \times 10^{-6} nm$.

  • Option (d) $1.2 \times 10 nm$: This option is incorrect because it suggests a wavelength that is much larger than the calculated value. The correct wavelength is $1.24 \times 10^{-3} nm$, which is four orders of magnitude smaller than $1.2 \times 10 nm$.

3. Consider a beam of electrons (each electron with energy $E_0$ ) incident on a metal surface kept in an evacuated chamber. Then,

(a) no electrons will be emitted as only photons can emit electrons

(b) electrons can be emitted but all with an energy, $E_0$

(c) electrons can be emitted with any energy, with a maximum of $E_0-\phi$ ( $\phi$ is the work function)

(d) electrons can be emitted with any energy, with a maximum of $E_0$

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(d) When a beam of electrons of energy $E_0$ is incident on a metal surface kept in an evacuated chamber electrons can be emitted with maximum energy $E_0$ (due to elastic collision) and with any energy less than $E_0$, when part of incident energy of electron is used in liberating the electrons from the surface of metal.

  • (a) no electrons will be emitted as only photons can emit electrons: This is incorrect because electrons can also cause the emission of other electrons from a metal surface through processes such as elastic collisions or secondary electron emission. It is not only photons that can emit electrons.

  • (b) electrons can be emitted but all with an energy, $E_0$: This is incorrect because not all emitted electrons will have the same energy $E_0$. Some of the incident electrons’ energy can be used to overcome the work function of the metal or can be lost in inelastic collisions, resulting in a range of emitted electron energies.

  • (c) electrons can be emitted with any energy, with a maximum of $E_0-\phi$ ( $\phi$ is the work function): This is incorrect because the maximum energy of emitted electrons can be $E_0$ due to elastic collisions where the incident electron transfers its energy to the emitted electron without any loss. The work function $\phi$ is relevant for photoelectric emission, not for electron-induced emission.

4. Consider figure given below. Suppose the voltage applied to $A$ is increased. The diffracted beam will have the maximum at a value of $\theta$ that

(a) will be larger than the earlier value

(b) will be the same as the earlier value

(c) will be less than the earlier value

(d) will depend on the target

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Thinking Process

The figure given here shows the Davisson-Germer experiment which was held to verify the wave nature of electrons.

Answer

(c) In Davisson-Germer experiment, the de-Broglie wavelength associated with electron is

$$ \lambda=\frac{12.27}{\sqrt{V}} \AA $$

where $V$ is the applied voltage.

If there is a maxima of the diffracted electrons at an angle $\theta$, then

$$ 2 d \sin \theta=\lambda $$

From(i.), we note that if $V$ is inversely proportional to the wavelength $\lambda$. i.e., $V$ will increase with the decrease in the $\lambda$.

From Eq. (ii), we note that wavelength $\lambda$ is directly proportional to $\sin \theta$ and hence $\theta$. So, with the decrease in $\lambda, \theta$ will also decrease.

Thus, when the voltage applied to $A$ is increased. The diffracted beam will have the maximum at a value of $\theta$ that will be less than the earlier value.

  • Option (a) will be larger than the earlier value: This option is incorrect because, according to the Davisson-Germer experiment, as the applied voltage ( V ) increases, the de-Broglie wavelength ( \lambda ) decreases. Since ( \lambda ) is directly proportional to ( \sin \theta ), a decrease in ( \lambda ) results in a decrease in ( \theta ). Therefore, ( \theta ) will not be larger than the earlier value.

  • Option (b) will be the same as the earlier value: This option is incorrect because the relationship between the applied voltage ( V ) and the de-Broglie wavelength ( \lambda ) is such that an increase in ( V ) leads to a decrease in ( \lambda ). Since ( \lambda ) is directly proportional to ( \sin \theta ), a change in ( \lambda ) will result in a change in ( \theta ). Therefore, ( \theta ) will not remain the same as the earlier value.

  • Option (d) will depend on the target: This option is incorrect because the angle ( \theta ) at which the diffracted beam has a maximum is determined by the de-Broglie wavelength ( \lambda ) and the lattice spacing ( d ) of the crystal, not by the target material itself. The relationship ( 2d \sin \theta = \lambda ) shows that ( \theta ) is dependent on ( \lambda ), which in turn is dependent on the applied voltage ( V ). Therefore, ( \theta ) does not depend on the target.

5. A proton, a neutron, an electron and an $\alpha$-particle have same energy. Then, their de-Broglie wavelengths compare as $\newline$

(a) $\lambda_{p}=\lambda_{n}>\lambda_{e}>\lambda_{\alpha}$ $\newline$

(b) $\lambda_{\alpha}<\lambda_{p}=\lambda_{n}>\lambda_{e}$ $\newline$

(c) $\lambda_{e}<\lambda_{p}=\lambda_{n}>\lambda_{\alpha}$ $\newline$

(d) $\lambda_{e}=\lambda_{p}=\lambda_{n}=\lambda_{\alpha}$ $\newline$

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Thinking Process

The energy of any particle can be given by $K=\frac{1}{2} m v^{2}$

$\Rightarrow \quad m v=\sqrt{2 m k}$

Also, de-Broglie wavelength is given by

$$ \lambda=\frac{h}{m v} $$

Now, relation between energy and wavelength of any particle is given by putting the value of Eq. (i) in Eq. (ii)

$$ \lambda=\frac{h}{\sqrt{2 m k}} $$

Answer

(b) We know that the relation between $\lambda$ and $K$ is given by

$$ \lambda=\frac{h}{\sqrt{2 m k}} $$

Here, for the given value of energy $K, \frac{h}{\sqrt{2 k}}$ is a constant.

Thus, $\quad \lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{m}}$

$\therefore \quad \lambda_{p}: \lambda_{n}: \lambda_{e}: \lambda_{\alpha}$

$\Rightarrow \quad=\frac{1}{\sqrt{m_{p}}}: \frac{1}{\sqrt{m_{n}}}: \frac{1}{\sqrt{m_{e}}}: \frac{1}{\sqrt{m_{\alpha}}}$

Since, $\quad m_{p}=m_{n}$, hence $\boldsymbol{\lambda}{p}=\lambda{n}$

As, $\quad m_{\alpha}>m_{p}$, therefore $\lambda_{\alpha}<\lambda_{p}$

As, $\quad m_{e}<m_{n}$, therefore $\lambda_{e}>\lambda_{n}$

Hence, $\quad \lambda_{\alpha}<\lambda_{p}=\lambda_{n}<\lambda_{e}$

  • Option (a) is incorrect because it suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength of the proton and neutron is greater than that of the electron, which is true, but it also suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength of the proton and neutron is greater than that of the alpha particle. Since the alpha particle has a greater mass than the proton and neutron, its de-Broglie wavelength should be smaller, not larger.

  • Option (c) is incorrect because it suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength of the electron is less than that of the proton and neutron. Since the electron has a much smaller mass compared to the proton and neutron, its de-Broglie wavelength should be greater, not smaller.

  • Option (d) is incorrect because it suggests that the de-Broglie wavelengths of the proton, neutron, electron, and alpha particle are all equal. Given that the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass, particles with different masses will have different de-Broglie wavelengths even if they have the same energy.

6. An electron is moving with an initial velocity $\mathbf{v}=v_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}$ and is in a magnetic field $\mathbf{B}=B_0 \hat{\mathbf{j}}$. Then, it’s de-Broglie wavelength

(a) remains constant

(b) increases with time

(c) decreases with time

(d) increases and decreases periodically

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Answer

(a) Given,

$$ \mathbf{v}=v_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}} \Rightarrow \mathbf{B}=B_0 \hat{\mathbf{j}} $$

Force on moving electron due to magnetic field is, $F=-e(v \times B)$

$$ =-e[v_0 \mathbf{i} \times B_0 \mathbf{j}] \Rightarrow=-e v_0 B_0 \mathbf{k} $$

As this force is perpendicular to $\mathbf{v}$ and $\mathbf{B}$, so the magnitude of $\mathbf{v}$ will not change, i.e., momentum $(=m v)$ will remain constant in magnitude. Hence,

de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda=\frac{h}{m v}$ remains constant.

  • (b) The de-Broglie wavelength does not increase with time because the magnitude of the electron’s velocity remains constant. Since the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the momentum (which is the product of mass and velocity), a constant velocity means a constant wavelength.

  • (c) The de-Broglie wavelength does not decrease with time for the same reason as above. The magnitude of the electron’s velocity remains constant, so the momentum remains constant, and thus the wavelength remains constant.

  • (d) The de-Broglie wavelength does not increase and decrease periodically because the electron’s velocity magnitude remains constant. The force due to the magnetic field only changes the direction of the velocity, not its magnitude, so the wavelength does not oscillate.

7. An electron (mass $m$ ) with an initial velocity $\mathbf{v}=v_0 \mathbf{i}(v_0>0)$ is in an electric field $\mathbf{E}=-E_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}(E_0=.$ constant $.>0)$. It’s de-Broglie wavelength at time $t$ is given by $\newline$

(a) $\frac{\lambda_0}{1+\frac{e E_0}{m} \frac{t}{v_0}}$ $\newline$

(b) $\lambda_0 1+\frac{e E_0 t}{m v_0}$ $\newline$ (c) $\lambda_0$ $\newline$

(d) $\lambda_0 t $ $\newline $

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Thinking Process

de - Broglie wavelength is given by $\boldsymbol{\lambda}=\frac{h}{m v}$

Answer

(a) Initial de-Broglie wavelength of electron,

$$ \lambda_0=\frac{h}{m v_0} $$

Force on electron in electric field,

$$ \mathbf{F}=-e \mathbf{E}=-e[-E_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}]=e E_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}} $$

Acceleration of electron

$$ a=\frac{\mathbf{F}}{m}=\frac{e E_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}}{m} $$

Velocity of electron after time $t$,

$$ \begin{aligned} v & =v_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}+\frac{e E_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}}{m} t=v_0+\frac{e E_0}{m} t \hat{\mathbf{i}} \\ & =v_0 1+\frac{e E_0}{m v_0} t \hat{\mathbf{i}} \end{aligned} $$

de - Broglie wavelength associated with electron at time $t$ is

$$ \begin{aligned} & \lambda=\frac{h}{m v} \\ & =\frac{h}{m v_0 1+\frac{e E_0}{m v_0} t}=\frac{\lambda_0}{1+\frac{e E_0}{m v_0} t} \\ & \because \lambda_0=\frac{h}{m v_0} \end{aligned} $$

  • Option (b): The expression given in option (b) is incorrect because it suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength increases linearly with time, which contradicts the actual behavior. The correct expression shows that the de-Broglie wavelength decreases as the velocity of the electron increases due to the electric field.

  • Option (c): This option is incorrect because it implies that the de-Broglie wavelength remains constant over time. However, the electron is accelerating due to the electric field, which means its velocity is changing, and thus its de-Broglie wavelength must also change.

  • Option (d): This option is incorrect because it suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength is directly proportional to time. This does not account for the relationship between the electron’s velocity and its de-Broglie wavelength, which is inversely proportional to the velocity.

8. An electron (mass $m$ ) with an initial velocity $\mathbf{v}=v_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}$ is in an electric field $\mathbf{E}=E_0 \hat{\mathbf{j}}$. If $\lambda_0=h / m v_0$, it’s de-Broglie wavelength at time $t$ is given by $\newline$

(a) $\lambda_0$ $\newline$

(b) $\lambda_0 \sqrt{1+\frac{e^{2} E_0^{2} t^{2}}{m^{2} v_0^{2}}}$ $\newline$

(c) $\frac{\lambda_0}{\sqrt{1+\frac{e^{2} E_0^{2} t^{2}}{m^{2} v_0^{2}}}}$ $\newline$

(d) $\frac{\lambda_0}{1+\frac{e^{2} E_0^{2} t^{2}}{m^{2} v_0^{2}}}$ $\newline$

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Answer

(c) Initial de - Broglie wavelength of electron,

$$ \lambda_0=\frac{h}{m v_0} $$

Force on electron in electric field,

$$ F=-e E=-e E_0 \hat{j} $$

Acceleration of electron,

$$ a=\frac{F}{m}=\frac{e E_0 \hat{j}}{m} $$

It is acting along negative $y$-axis.

The initial velocity of electron along $x$-axis, $x_0=v_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}$. Initial velocity of electron along $y$-axis,

$$ y_0=0 . $$

Velocity of electron after time $t$ along $x$-axis, $x =_0 \hat{\mathbf{i}}$

Velocity of electron after timet along $y$-axis,

$$ y=0+-\frac{e E_0}{m} \hat{\mathbf{j}} t=-\frac{e E_0}{m} t \hat{\mathbf{j}} $$

Magnitude of velocity of electron after time $t$ is

$$ v =\sqrt{v_x^{2}+v_y^{2}}=\sqrt{v_0^{2}+\frac{-e E_0}{m} t^{2}} \newline $$ $$\Rightarrow =v_0 \sqrt{1+\frac{e^{2} E_0^{2} t^{2}}{m^{2} v_0^{2}}} \newline $$ $$\text { de-Broglie wavelength, } \lambda^{\prime} =\frac{h}{m v} \newline $$ $$ =\frac{h}{m v_0 \sqrt{1+e^{2} E_0^{2} t^{2} /(m^{2} v_0^{2})}} \newline $$ $$ =\frac{\lambda_0}{\sqrt{1+e^{2} E_0^{2} t^{2} / m^{2} v_0^{2}}} $$

  • Option (a): This option suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength remains constant at $\lambda_0$. However, this is incorrect because the electron’s velocity changes over time due to the electric field, which affects its de-Broglie wavelength.

  • Option (b): This option suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength increases with time. However, the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the momentum (and hence the velocity) of the electron. Since the velocity increases due to the electric field, the wavelength should decrease, not increase.

  • Option (d): This option suggests that the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to $1 + \frac{e^{2} E_0^{2} t^{2}}{m^{2} v_0^{2}}$. However, this form does not correctly account for the relationship between the velocity and the wavelength. The correct relationship involves the square root of the term in the denominator, as given in option (c).

Multiple Choice Questions (More Than One Options)

9. Relativistic corrections become necessary when the expression for the kinetic energy $\frac{1}{2} m v^{2}$, becomes comparable with $m c^{2}$, where $m$ is the mass of the particle. At what de-Broglie wavelength, will relativistic corrections become important for an electron?

(a) $\lambda=10 nm$

(b) $\lambda=10^{-1} nm$

(c) $\lambda=10^{-4} nm$

(d) $\lambda=10^{-6} nm$

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Thinking Process

The de-Broglie wavelength at which relativistic corrections become important must be greater than speed of light i.e., $3 \times 10^{8} m / s$.

Answer

$(c, d)$

de-Broglie wavelength

Here,

$$ \begin{aligned} & \lambda=\frac{h}{m v} \Rightarrow v=\frac{h}{m \lambda} \\ & h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} Js \end{aligned} $$

and for electron,

Now consider each option one by one

(a)

$$ \lambda_1=10 nm=10 \times 10^{-9} m=10^{-8} m $$

$$ \begin{matrix} \Rightarrow & v_1=\frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{(9 \times 10^{-31}) \times 10^{-8}} \\ \Rightarrow & =\frac{2.2}{3} \times 10^{5} \approx 10^{5} m / s \end{matrix} $$

(b) $\lambda_2=10^{-1} nm=10^{-1} \times 10^{-9} m=10^{-10} m$

$\Rightarrow \quad v_2=\frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{(9 \times 10^{-31}) \times 10^{-10}} \approx 10^{7} m / s$

(c) $\lambda_3=10^{-4} nm=10^{-4} \times 10^{-9} m=10^{-13} m$

$\Rightarrow \quad v_3=\frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{(9 \times 10^{-31}) \times 10^{-13}} \approx 10^{10} m / s$

(d) $\lambda_4=10^{-6} nm=10^{-6} \times 10^{-9} m=10^{-15} m$

$\Rightarrow \quad v_4=\frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{9 \times 10^{-31} \times 10^{-15}} \approx 10^{12} m / s$

Thus, options (c) and (d) are correct as $v_3$ and $v_4$ is greater than $3 \times 10^{8} m / s$.

  • For option (a) $\lambda=10 , \text{nm}$:

    • The calculated velocity $v_1 \approx 10^5 , \text{m/s}$ is much less than the speed of light $c = 3 \times 10^8 , \text{m/s}$. Therefore, relativistic corrections are not necessary.
  • For option (b) $\lambda=10^{-1} , \text{nm}$:

    • The calculated velocity $v_2 \approx 10^7 , \text{m/s}$ is still significantly less than the speed of light $c = 3 \times 10^8 , \text{m/s}$. Thus, relativistic corrections are not required.

10. Two particles $A_1$ and $A_2$ of masses $m_1, m_2(m_1>m_2)$ have the same de-Broglie wavelength. Then,

(a) their momenta are the same

(b) their energies are the same

(c) energy of $A_1$ is less than the energy of $A_2$

(d) energy of $A_1$ is more than the energy of $A_2$

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Answer

(a, c)

de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda=\frac{h}{m v}$

where, $m v=p$ (moment)

$\Rightarrow$

$$ \lambda=\frac{h}{p} \Rightarrow p=\frac{h}{\lambda} $$

Here, $h$ is a constant.

So,

$$ \begin{gathered} p \propto \frac{1}{\lambda} \Rightarrow \frac{p_1}{p_2}=\frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1} \\ (\lambda_1=\lambda_2)=\lambda \\ \frac{p_1}{p_2}=\frac{\lambda}{\lambda}=1 \Rightarrow p_1=p_2 \end{gathered} $$

But

Then,

Thus, their momenta is same.

Also,

$$ \begin{aligned} E & =\frac{1}{2} m v^{2}=\frac{1}{2} \frac{m v^{2} \times m}{m} \\ & =\frac{1}{2} \frac{m^{2} v^{2}}{m}=\frac{1}{2} \frac{p^{2}}{m} \end{aligned} $$

Here, $p$ is constant

$$ E \propto \frac{1}{m} $$

$$ \frac{E_1}{E_2}=\frac{m_2}{m_1}<1 \Rightarrow E_1<E_2 $$

(b) their energies are the same

Reason: The energies of the particles are not the same because energy depends on both the mass and the velocity of the particles. Given that the de-Broglie wavelengths are the same, the momenta are the same, but since the masses are different ($m_1 > m_2$), the velocities must be different. The kinetic energy, which is given by $E = \frac{p^2}{2m}$, will therefore be different for the two particles. Specifically, the particle with the larger mass ($m_1$) will have a lower energy than the particle with the smaller mass ($m_2$).

(d) energy of $A_1$ is more than the energy of $A_2$

Reason: This option is incorrect because, as derived, the energy of a particle is inversely proportional to its mass when the momentum is constant. Since $m_1 > m_2$ and the momenta are the same, the energy of $A_1$ (which has the larger mass) will be less than the energy of $A_2$ (which has the smaller mass). Therefore, $E_1 < E_2$.

11. The de-Broglie wavelength of a photon is twice, the de-Broglie wavelength of an electron. The speed of the electron is $v_{e}=\frac{c}{100}$. Then, $\newline$

(a) $\frac{E_{e}}{E_{p}}=10^{-4}$ $\newline$

(b) $\frac{E_{e}}{E_{p}}=10^{-2}$ $\newline$

(c) $\frac{p_{e}}{m_{e} c}=10^{-2}$ $\newline$

(d) $\frac{p_{e}}{m_{e} c}=10^{-4}$ $\newline$

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Answer

( $b, c$ )

Suppose, Mass of electron $=m_{e}, \quad$ Mass of photon $=m_{p}$,

Velocity of electron $=v_{e}$ and $\quad$ Velocity of photon $=v_{p}$

Thus, for electron, de-Broglie wavelength

$$ \begin{aligned} \lambda_{e} & =\frac{h}{m_{e} v_{e}} \\ & =\frac{h}{m_{e}(c / 100)}=\frac{100 h}{m_{e} c} \text { (given) } \end{aligned} $$

Kinetic energy,

$$ E_{e}=\frac{1}{2} m_{e} v_e^{2} $$

$\Rightarrow \quad m_{e} v_{e}=\sqrt{2 E_{e} m_{e}}$

$$ \text { so, } \quad \lambda_{e}=\frac{h}{m_{e} v_{e}}=\frac{h}{\sqrt{2 m_{e} E_{e}}} $$

$\Rightarrow \quad E_{e}=\frac{h^{2}}{2 \lambda_e^{2} m_{e}}$

For photon of wavelength $\lambda_{p}$, energy

$$ E_{p}=\frac{h c}{\lambda_{p}}=\frac{h c}{2 \lambda_{e}} $$

$$ \begin{aligned} & \therefore \quad \frac{E_{p}}{E_{e}}=\frac{h c}{2 \lambda_{e}} \times \frac{2 \lambda_e^{2} m_{e}}{h^{2}} \\ & =\frac{\lambda_{e} m_{e} c}{h}=\frac{100 h}{m_{e} c} \times \frac{m_{e} c}{h}=100 \\ & \text { So, } \\ & \text { For electron, } \\ & \text { So, } \\ & \frac{E_{e}}{E_{p}}=\frac{1}{100}=10^{-2} \\ & p_{e}=m_{e} v_{e}=m_{e} \times c / 100 \\ & \frac{p_{e}}{m_{e} c}=\frac{1}{100}=10^{-2} \end{aligned} $$

  • Option (a): $\frac{E_{e}}{E_{p}}=10^{-4}$

    This option is incorrect because, as derived in the solution, the ratio of the energy of the electron to the energy of the photon is $\frac{E_{e}}{E_{p}}=10^{-2}$, not $10^{-4}$. The calculation shows that $\frac{E_{e}}{E_{p}}=\frac{1}{100}=10^{-2}$.

  • Option (d): $\frac{p_{e}}{m_{e} c}=10^{-4}$

    This option is incorrect because, as derived in the solution, the ratio of the momentum of the electron to the product of its mass and the speed of light is $\frac{p_{e}}{m_{e} c}=10^{-2}$, not $10^{-4}$. The calculation shows that $\frac{p_{e}}{m_{e} c}=\frac{1}{100}=10^{-2}$.

12. Photons absorbed in matter are converted to heat. A source emitting $n$ photon/sec of frequency $v$ is used to convert $1 kg$ of ice at $0^{\circ} C$ to water at $0^{\circ} C$. Then, the time $T$ taken for the conversion

(a) decreases with increasing $n$, with $v$ fixed

(b) decreases with $n$ fixed, $v$ increasing

(c) remains constant with $n$ and $v$ changing such that $n v=$ constant

(d) increases when the product $n v$ increases

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Answer

$(a, b, c)$

Energy spent to convert ice into water

$$ \begin{aligned} & =\text { mass } \times \text { latent heat } \\ & =m L=(1000 g) \times(80 cal / g) \\ & =80000 cal \end{aligned} $$

Energy of photons used $=n T \times E=n T \times h \nu$

So,

$$ n T h \nu=m L \Rightarrow T=\frac{m L}{n h v} $$

$\therefore \quad T \propto \frac{1}{n}$, when $v$ is constant.

$T \propto \frac{1}{v}$, when $n$ is fixed.

$\Rightarrow \quad T \propto \frac{1}{n v}$.

Thus, $T$ is constant, if $n v$ is constant.

  • Option (d) is incorrect: The time ( T ) taken for the conversion decreases as the product ( n v ) increases, not increases. This is because ( T ) is inversely proportional to ( n v ), as shown by the relationship ( T = \frac{m L}{n h v} ). Therefore, if ( n v ) increases, ( T ) decreases.

13. A particle moves in a closed orbit around the origin, due to a force which is directed towards the origin. The de-Broglie wavelength of the particle varies cyclically between two values $\lambda_1, \lambda_2$ with $\lambda_1>\lambda_2$. Which of the following statement are true?

(a) The particle could be moving in a circular orbit with origin as centre

(b) The particle could be moving in an elliptic orbit with origin as its focus

(c) When the de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_1$, the particle is nearer the origin than when its value is $\lambda_2$

(d) When the de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_2$, the particle is nearer the origin than when its value is $\lambda_1$

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Answer

($b, d)$

The de-Broglie wavelength of the particle can be varying cyclically between two values $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$, if particle is moving in an elliptical orbit with origin as its one focus.

Consider the figure given below

Let $v_1, v_2$ be the speed of particle at $A$ and $B$ respectively and origin is at focus $O$. If $\lambda_1, \lambda_2$ are the de-Broglie wavelengths associated with particle while moving at $A$ and $B$ respectively. Then,

and

$$ \begin{aligned} & \lambda_1=\frac{h}{m v_1} \\ & \lambda_2=\frac{h}{m v_2} \end{aligned} $$

$$ \begin{matrix} \therefore & \frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}=\frac{v_2}{v_1} \\ \text { since } & \lambda_1>\lambda_2 \\ \therefore & v_2>v_1 \end{matrix} $$

By law of conservation of angular momentum, the particle moves faster when it is closer to focus.

From figure, we note that origin $O$ is closed to $P$ than $A$.

  • Option (a): The particle could be moving in a circular orbit with origin as centre.

    Reason: In a circular orbit, the distance from the origin (center) to the particle remains constant. Therefore, the speed of the particle and hence its de-Broglie wavelength would also remain constant. This contradicts the given condition that the de-Broglie wavelength varies cyclically between two values.

  • Option (c): When the de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_1$, the particle is nearer the origin than when its value is $\lambda_2$.

    Reason: According to the de-Broglie relation, $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$, a larger wavelength $\lambda_1$ corresponds to a smaller velocity $v_1$, and a smaller wavelength $\lambda_2$ corresponds to a larger velocity $v_2$. By the conservation of angular momentum, the particle moves faster when it is closer to the focus. Therefore, the particle is nearer the origin when its de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_2$ (smaller value) and farther from the origin when its de-Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_1$ (larger value). This makes option (c) incorrect.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

14. A proton and an $\alpha$-particle are accelerated, using the same potential difference. How are the de-Broglie wavelengths $\lambda_{p}$ and $\lambda_{\alpha}$ related to each other?

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Thinking Process

Here, since both proton and $\boldsymbol{\alpha}$-particle use the same potential difference, thus they are taken as constant.

Answer

As,

$$ \begin{aligned} \lambda & =\frac{h}{\sqrt{2 m q v}} \\ \lambda & \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{m q}} \\ \frac{\lambda_{p}}{\lambda_{\alpha}} & =\frac{\sqrt{m_{\alpha} q_{\alpha}}}{\sqrt{m_{p} q_{p}}}=\frac{\sqrt{4 m_{p} \times 2 e}}{\sqrt{m_{p} \times e}}=\sqrt{8} \end{aligned} $$

$$ \therefore \quad \lambda_{p}=\sqrt{8} \lambda_{\alpha} $$

i.e., wavelength of proton is $\sqrt{8}$ times wavelength of $\alpha$-particle.

15. (i) In the explanation of photoeletric effect, we assume one photon of frequency $v$ collides with an electron and transfers its energy. This leads to the equation for the maximum energy $E_{\max }$ of the emitted electron as

$$ E_{\max }=h \nu-\phi_0 $$

where $\phi_0$ is the work function of the metal. If an electron absorbs 2 photons (each of frequency $\nu$ ), what will be the maximum energy for the emitted electron?

(ii) Why is this fact (two photon absorption) not taken into consideration in our discussion of the stopping potential?

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Answer

(i) Here it is given that, an electron absorbs 2 photons each of frequency $v$ then $v^{\prime}=2 v$ where, $v^{\prime}$ is the frequency of emitted electron.

Given, $\quad E_{\max }=h \nu-\phi_0$

Now, maximum energy for emitted electrons is

$$ E_{\max }^{\prime}=h(2 v)-\phi_0=2 h \nu-\phi_0 $$

(ii) The probability of absorbing 2 photons by the same electron is very low. Hence, such emission will be negligible.

16. There are materials which absorb photons of shorter wavelength and emit photons of longer wavelength. Can there be stable substances which absorb photons of larger wavelength and emit light of shorter wavelength.

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Answer

According to first statement, when the materials which absorb photons of shorter wavelength has the energy of the incident photon on the material is high and the energy of emitted photon is low when it has a longer wavelength.

But in second statement, the energy of the incident photon is low for the substances which has to absorb photons of larger wavelength and energy of emitted photon is high to emit light of shorter wavelength. This means in this statement material has to supply the energy for the emission of photons.

But this is not possible for a stable substances.

17. Do all the electrons that absorb a photon come out as photoelectrons?

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Answer

In photoelectric effect, we can observe that most electrons get scattered into the metal by absorbing a photon.

Thus, all the electrons that absorb a photon doesn’t come out as photoelectron. Only a few come out of metal whose energy becomes greater than the work function of metal.

18. There are two sources of light, each emitting with a power of 100 W. One emits $X$-rays of wavelength $1 nm$ and the other visible light at $500 nm$. Find the ratio of number of photons of $X$-rays to the photons of visible light of the given wavelength?

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Answer

Suppose wavelength of $X$-rays is $\lambda_1$ and the wavelength of visible light is $\lambda_2$.

Given, $\quad P=100 W$

and

$\lambda_1=1 nm$

$\lambda_2=500 nm$

Also, $n_1$ and $n_2$ represents number of photons of X-rays and visible light emitted from the two sources per sec.

So,

$\frac{E}{t}=P=n_1 \frac{h c}{\lambda_1}=n_2 \frac{h c}{\lambda_2}$

$\Rightarrow$

$\frac{n_1}{\lambda_1}=\frac{n_2}{\lambda_2}$

$\Rightarrow$

$\frac{n_1}{n_2}=\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}=\frac{1}{500}$

Short Answer Type Questions

19. Consider figure for photoemission. How would you reconcile with momentum-conservation? Note light (photons) have momentum in a different direction than the emitted electrons.

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Answer

During photoelectric emission, the momentum of incident photon is transferred to the metal. At microscopic level, atoms of a metal absorb the photon and its momentum is transferred mainly to the nucleus and electrons.

The excited electron is emitted. Therefore, the conservation of momentum is to be considered as the momentum of incident photon transferred to the nucleus and electrons.

20. Consider a metal exposed to light of wavelength $600 nm$. The maximum energy of the electron doubles when light of wavelength $400 nm$ is used. Find the work function in eV.

Thinking Process
Maximum energy $=h \nu-\phi$

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Answer

Given,

For the first condition,

Wavelength of light $\lambda=600 nm$

and for the second condition,

Wavelength of light $\lambda^{\prime}=400 nm$

Also, maximum kinetic energy for the second condition is equal to the twice of the kinetic energy in first condition.

$$ \begin{matrix} \text { i.e., } & K_{\max }^{\prime} & =2 K_{\max } \\ \text { Here, } & K_{\max }^{\prime} & =\frac{h c}{\lambda}-\phi \\ \Rightarrow & 2 K_{\max } & =\frac{h c}{\lambda^{\prime}}-\phi_0 \\ \Rightarrow & 2 \frac{1230}{600}-\phi & =\frac{1230}{400}-\phi \\ \Rightarrow & \phi & =\frac{1230}{1200}=1.02 eV \end{matrix} $$

21. Assuming an electron is confined to a $1 nm$ wide region, find the uncertainty in momentum using Heisenberg uncertainty principle $(\Delta x \times \Delta p \approx h)$. You can assume the uncertainty in position $\Delta x$ as $1 nm$. Assuming $p \approx \Delta p$, find the energy of the electron in electronvolts.

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Answer

Here, $\Delta x=1 nm=10^{-9} m, \Delta p=$ ?

As $\Delta x \Delta p \approx h$

$$ \begin{matrix} \therefore & & \Delta p & =\frac{h}{\Delta x}=\frac{h}{2 \pi \Delta x} \\ \Rightarrow & & =\frac{6.62 \times 10^{-34} Js}{2 \times(22 / 7)(10^{-9}) m} \\ & & =1.05 \times 10^{-25} kg m / s \\ \text { Energy, } & E & =\frac{p^{2}}{2 m}=\frac{(\Delta p)^{2}}{2 m} \\ & & =\frac{(1.05 \times 10^{-25})^{2}}{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31}} J \\ \Rightarrow & & =\frac{(1.05 \times 10^{-25})^{2}}{2 \times 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}} eV \\ & & =3.8 \times 10^{-2} eV . \end{matrix} $$

22. Two monochromatic beams $A$ and $B$ of equal intensity $I$, hit a screen. The number of photons hitting the screen by beam $A$ is twice that by beam $B$. Then, what inference can you make about their frequencies?

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Answer

Suppose $n_{A}$ is the number of photons falling per second of beam $A$ and $n_{B}$ is the number of photons falling per second of beam $B$.

Thus,

$$ \begin{gathered} n_{A}=2 n_{B} \\ A=h v_{A} \\ B=h v_{B} \end{gathered} $$

Energy of falling photon of beam Energy of falling photon of beam

Now, according to question,

intensity of $A=$ intensity of $B$

$$ \begin{aligned} & \therefore \quad n_{A} h \nu_{A}=n_{B} h v_{E} \\ & \Rightarrow \quad \frac{v_{A}}{v_{B}}=\frac{n_{B}}{n_{A}}=\frac{n_{B}}{2 n_{B}}=\frac{1}{2} \\ & \Rightarrow \quad v_{B}=2 v_{A} \end{aligned} $$

Thus, from this relation we can infer that frequency of beam $B$ is twice of beam $A$.

23. Two particles $A$ and $B$ of de-Broglie wavelengths $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ combine to form a particle $C$. The process conserves momentum. Find the de-Broglie wavelength of the particle $C$. (The motion is one-dimensional)

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Answer

Given from conservation of momentum,

$$ \begin{matrix} |C|=|A|+|B| \frac{h}{\lambda_{C}}=\frac{h}{\lambda_{A}}+\frac{h}{\lambda_{B}} \quad \newline \because \lambda=\frac{h}{m v}=\frac{h}{p} \Rightarrow p=\frac{h}{\lambda} \newline \\ \Rightarrow \frac{h}{\lambda_{C}}=\frac{h \lambda_{B}+h \lambda_{A}}{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}} \newline \\ \Rightarrow \frac{\lambda_{C}}{h}=\frac{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}}{h \lambda_{A}+h \lambda_{B}} \Rightarrow \lambda_{C}=\frac{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}}{\lambda_{A}+\lambda_{B}} \end{matrix} $$

Case I Suppose both $p_{A}$ and $p_{B}$ are positive, then

$$ \lambda_{C}=\frac{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}}{\lambda_{A}+\lambda_{B}} $$

Case II When both $p_{A}$ and $p_{B}$ are negative, then

$$ \lambda_{C}=\frac{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}}{\lambda_{A}+\lambda_{B}} $$

Case III When $p_{A}>0, p_{B}<0$ i.e., $p_{A}$ is positive and $p_{B}$ is negative,

$$ \begin{aligned} & \frac{h}{\lambda_{C}}=\frac{h}{\lambda_{A}}-\frac{h}{\lambda_{B}}=\frac{(\lambda_{B}-\lambda_{A}) h}{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}} \\ & \Rightarrow \quad \lambda_{C}=\frac{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}}{\lambda_{B}-\lambda_{A}} \end{aligned} $$

Case IV $\quad$ $p_{A}<0, p_{B}>0$, i.e., $p_{A}$ is negative and $p_{B}$ is positive,

$$ \begin{matrix} \therefore \frac{h}{\lambda_{C}} =\frac{-h}{\lambda_{A}}+\frac{h}{\lambda_{B}} \newline \\ \Rightarrow =\frac{(\lambda_{A}-\lambda_{B}) h}{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}} \Rightarrow \lambda_{C}=\frac{\lambda_{A} \lambda_{B}}{\lambda_{A}-\lambda_{B}} \end{matrix} $$

24. A neutron beam of energy $E$ scatters from atoms on a surface with a spacing $d=0.1 nm$. The first maximum of intensity in the reflected beam occurs at $\theta=30^{\circ}$. What is the kinetic energy $E$ of the beam in eV?

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Answer

Given, $d=0.1 nm$,

Now, according to Bragg’s law

$$ \begin{matrix} \Rightarrow 2 d \sin \theta =n \lambda \Rightarrow 2 \times 0.1 \times \sin 30=1 \lambda \newline \\ \text { Now, } \lambda =0.1 nm \Rightarrow=10^{-10} m \newline \\ \Rightarrow \lambda =\frac{h}{m v}=\frac{h}{p} \newline \\ \Rightarrow p=\frac{h}{\lambda} =\frac{6.62 \times 10^{-34}}{10^{-10}} \newline \\ \text { Now, } =6.62 \times 10^{-24} kg-m / s \newline \\ KE =\frac{1}{2} m v^{2}=\frac{1}{2} \frac{m^{2} v^{2}}{m}=\frac{1}{2} \frac{p^{2}}{m} \newline \\ =\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{(6.62 \times 10^{-24})^{2}}{1.67 \times 10^{-27}} J \newline \\ =0.21 eV \end{matrix} $$

Long Answer Type Questions

25. Consider a thin target $(10^{-2} m.$ square, $10^{-3} m$ thickness) of sodium, which produces a photocurrent of $100 \mu A$ when a light of intensity 100 $W / m^{2}(\lambda=660 nm)$ falls on it. Find the probability that a photoelectron is produced when a photon strikes a sodium atom.

[Take density of $Na=0.97 kg / m^{3}$ ]

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Thinking Process

Absorption of two photons by an atom depends on the probability of photoemission by a single photon on a single atom.

Answer

Given, $\Rightarrow$

Intensity, $$ \begin{aligned} A & =10^{-2} m^{2}=10^{-2} \times 10^{-2} m^{2} \\ & =10^{-4} m^{2} \\ d & =10^{-3} m \\ i & =100 \times 10^{-6} A=10^{-4} A \\ I & =100 W / m^{2} \\ \lambda & =660 nm=660 \times 10^{-9} m \\ \text { Pa } & =0.97 kg / m^{3} \\ \text { aber } & =6 \times 10^{26} kg \text { atom } \\ \text { rget } & =A \times d \\ & =10^{-4} \times 10^{-3} \\ & =10^{-7} m^{3} \end{aligned} $$

$$ \begin{aligned} \text { Avogadro’s number } & =6 \times 10^{26} kg \text { atom } \\ \text { Volume of sodium target } & =A \times d \end{aligned} $$

We know that $6 \times 10^{26}$ atoms of Na weights $=23 kg$

So, volume of $6 \times 10^{6} Na$ atoms $=\frac{23}{0.97} m^{3}$.

Volume occupied by one $Na$ atom $=\frac{23}{0.97 \times(6 \times 10^{26})}=3.95 \times 10^{-26} m^{3}$

Number of $Na$ atoms in target $({ }^{n} Na)$

$$ =\frac{10^{-7}}{3.95 \times 10^{-26}}=2.53 \times 10^{18} $$

Let $n$ be the number of photons falling per second on the target.

Energy of each photon $=h c / \lambda$

Total energy falling per second on target $=\frac{n h c}{\lambda}=I A$

$$ \begin{aligned} \therefore & n & =\frac{I A \lambda}{h c} \\ \Rightarrow & & =\frac{100 \times 10^{-4} \times(660 \times 10^{-9})}{(6.62 \times 10^{-34}) \times(3 \times 10^{8})}=3.3 \times 10^{16} \end{aligned} $$

Let $P$ be the probability of emission per atom per photon.

The number of photoelectrons emitted per second

$$ \begin{aligned} N & =P \times n \times({ }^{n} Na) \\ & =P \times(3.3 \times 10^{16}) \times(2.53 \times 10^{18}) \end{aligned} $$

Now, according to question,

$$ i=100 \mu A=100 \times 10^{-6}=10^{-4} A \text {. } $$

Current,

$$ \begin{aligned} i & =N e \\ 10^{-4} & =P \times(3.3 \times 10^{16}) \times(2.53 \times 10^{18}) \times(1.6 \times 10^{-19}) \\ P & =\frac{10^{-4}}{(3.3 \times 10^{16}) \times(2.53 \times 10^{18}) \times(1.6 \times 10^{-19})} \\ & =7.48 \times 10^{-21} \end{aligned} $$

$$ \begin{matrix} \therefore & 10^{-4}=P \times(3.3 \times 10^{16}) \times(2.53 \times 10^{18}) \times(1.6 \times 10^{-19}) \\ \Rightarrow & P=c \end{matrix} $$

Thus, the probability of emission by a single photon on a single atom is very much less than 1. It is due to this reason, the absorption of two photons by an atom is negligible.

26. Consider an electron in front of metallic surface at a distance $d$ (treated as an infinite plane surface). Assume the force of attraction by the plate is given as $\frac{1}{4} \frac{q^{2}}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 d^{2}}$. Calculate work in taking the charge to an infinite distance from the plate. Taking $d=0.1 nm$, find the work done in electron volts.

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Thinking Process

$$ \text { Work done by an external agency }=+\frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \cdot \frac{1}{4} \int_0^{\infty} \frac{q^{2}}{x^{2}} d x $$

Answer

According to question, consider the figure given below From figure, $d=0.1 nm=10^{-10} m$,

$$ F=\frac{q^{2}}{4 \times 4 \pi \varepsilon_0 d^{2}} $$

Let the electron be at distance $x$ from metallic surface. Then, force of attraction on it is

$$ F_{x}=\frac{q^{2}}{4 \times 4 \pi \varepsilon_0 x^{2}} $$

Work done by external agency in taking the electron from distance $d$ to infinity is

$$ \begin{aligned} W & =\int_1^{\infty} F_{x} d x=\int_1^{\infty} \frac{q^{2} d x}{4 \times 4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{1}{x^{2}} \\ & =\frac{q^{2}}{4 \times 4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{1}{d} \\ & =\frac{(1.6 \times 10^{-19})^{2} \times 9 \times 10^{9}}{4 \times 10^{-10}} J \\ & =\frac{(1.6 \times 10^{-19})^{2} \times(9 \times 10^{9})}{(4 \times 10^{-10}) \times(1.6 \times 10^{-19})} eV=3.6 eV \end{aligned} $$

27. A student performs an experiment on photoelectric effect, using two materials $A$ and $B$. A plot of $V_{\text {stop }}$ versus $v$ is given in figure.

(i) Which material $A$ or $B$ has a higher work function?

(ii) Given the electric charge of an electron $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} C$, find the value of $h$ obtained from the experiment for both $A$ and $B$.

Comment on whether it is consistent with Einstein’s theory.

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Answer

(i) Given, thresholed frequency of $A$ is given by $\nu_{O A}=5 \times 10^{14} Hz$ and For $B$,

$$ \nu_{O B}=10 \times 10^{14} Hz $$

We know that

Work function,

$$ \phi=h v_0 \text { or } \phi_0 \propto v_0 $$

$\Rightarrow$

$$ \begin{aligned} \phi_0 & \propto \nu_0 \\ \frac{\phi_{D A}}{\phi_{O B}} & =\frac{5 \times 10^{14}}{10 \times 10^{14}}<1 \\ \phi_{D A} & <\phi_{O B} \end{aligned} $$

So,

$\Rightarrow$

Thus, work function of $B$ is higher than $A$.

(ii) For metal $A$, slope $=\frac{h}{e}=\frac{2}{(10-5) 10^{14}}$

or

$$ \begin{aligned} h & =\frac{2 e}{5 \times 10^{14}}=\frac{2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}{5 \times 10^{14}} \\ & =6.4 \times 10^{-34} Js \end{aligned} $$

For metal $B$, slope $=\frac{h}{e}=\frac{2.5}{(15-10) 10^{14}}$

or

$$ \begin{aligned} h & =\frac{2.5 \times e}{5 \times 10^{14}}=\frac{2.5 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}{5 \times 10^{14}} \\ & =8 \times 10^{-34} Js \end{aligned} $$

Since, the value of $h$ from experiment for metals $A$ and $B$ is different. Hence, experiment is not consistent with theory.

28. A particle $A$ with a mass $m_{A}$ is moving with a velocity $v$ and hits a particle $B$ (mass $m_{B}$ ) at rest (one dimensional motion). Find the change in the de-Broglie wavelength of the particle $A$. Treat the collision as elastic.

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Answer

As collision is elastic, hence laws of conservation of momentum and kinetic energy are obeyed.

According to law of conservation of momentum,

$\Rightarrow$

$$ \begin{aligned} m_{A} v+m_{B} 0 & =m_{A} v_1+m_{B} v_2 \\ m_{A}(v-v_1) & =m_{B} v_2 \end{aligned} $$

According to law of conservation of kinetic energy,

$$ \begin{matrix} \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} m_{A} v^{2} =\frac{1}{2} m_{A} v_1^{2}+\frac{1}{2} m_{B} v_2^{2} \\ \Rightarrow m_{A}(v-v_1^{2}) =m_{B} v_2^{2} \\ \Rightarrow m_{A}(v-v_1)(v+v_1) =m_{B} v_2^{2} \end{matrix} $$

Dividing E(ii) by Eq. (i),

we get, $\quad v+v_1=v_2$ or $v=v_2-v_1$

Solving Eqs. (i) and (iii), we get

$$ \begin{aligned} v_1 & =\frac{m_{A}-m_{B}}{m_{A}+m_{B}} \quad v \text { and } v_2=\frac{2 m_{A}}{m_{A}+m_{B}} v \\ \lambda_{\text {initial }} & =\frac{h}{m_{A} v} \\ \lambda_{\text {final }} & =\frac{h}{m_{A} v_1}=\frac{h(m_{A}+m_{B})}{m_{A}(m_{A}-m_{B}) v} \\ \Delta \lambda & =\lambda_{\text {final }}-\lambda_{\text {initial }}=\frac{h}{m_{A} v} \frac{m_{A}+m_{B}}{m_{A}-m_{B}}-1 \end{aligned} $$

29. Consider a $20 W$ bulb emitting light of wavelength $5000 \AA$ and shining on a metal surface kept at a distance $2 m$. Assume that the metal surface has work function of $2 eV$ and that each atom on the metal surface can be treated as a circular disk of radius $1.5 \AA$.

(i) Estimate number of photons emitted by the bulb per second.

[Assume no other losses]

(ii) Will there be photoelectric emission?

(iii) How much time would be required by the atomic disk to receive energy equal to work function $(2 eV)$ ?

(iv) How many photons would atomic disk receive within time duration calculated in (iii) above?

(v) Can you explain how photoelectric effect was observed instantaneously?

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Answer

Given, $P=20 W, \lambda=5000 \AA=5000 \times 10^{-10} m$

$$ d=2 m, \phi_0=2 eV, r=1.5 A=1.5 \times 10^{-10} m $$

(i) Number of photon emitted by bulb per second is $n^{\prime}=\frac{p}{h c / \lambda}=\frac{p \lambda}{h c}$

$\Rightarrow$

$$ \begin{aligned} & =\frac{20 \times(5000 \times 10^{-10})}{(6.62 \times 10^{-34}) \times(3 \times 10^{8})} \\ & =5 \times 10^{19} s^{-1} \end{aligned} $$

(ii) Energy of the incident photon $=\frac{h c}{\lambda}=\frac{(6.62 \times 10^{-34})(3 \times 10^{8})}{5000 \times 10^{-10} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}$

$$ =2.48 eV $$

As this energy is greater than $2 eV$ (i.e., work function of metal surface), hence photoelectric emission takes place.

(iii) Let $\Delta t$ be the time spent in getting the energy $\phi=$ (work function of metal).

Consider the figure,

$$ \Rightarrow \quad \begin{aligned} \frac{P}{4 \pi d^{2}} \times \pi r^{2} \Delta t & =\phi_0 \\ \Delta t & =\frac{4 \phi_0 d^{2}}{P r^{2}} \\ & =\frac{4 \times(2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}) \times 2^{2}}{20 \times(1.5 \times 10^{-10})^{2}} \approx 28.4 s \end{aligned} $$

(iv) Number of photons received by atomic disc in time $\Delta t$ is

$$ \begin{aligned} N & =\frac{n^{\prime} \times \pi^{2}}{4 \pi d^{2}} \times \Delta t \\ & =\frac{n^{\prime} r^{2} \Delta t}{4 d^{2}} \\ & =\frac{(5 \times 10^{19}) \times(1.5 \times 10^{-10})^{2} \times 28.4}{4 \times(2)^{2}} \approx 2 \end{aligned} $$

(v) As time of emission of electrons is $11.04 s$.

Hence, the photoelectric emission is not instantaneous in this problem.

In photoelectric emission, there is an collision between incident photon and free electron of the metal surface, which lasts for very very short interval of time $(\approx 10^{-9} s)$, hence we say photoelectric emission is instantaneous



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