Quantum Phenomena - exam practice
Quantum Phenomena
Question 1 of 10
1 of 10
A photon has energy of 1 × 1018 eV.
An object of mass 0.03 kg has kinetic energy equal to the energy of the photon.
What is the speed of the object?
Question 2 of 10
2 of 10
Monochromatic light with a photon energy of 4.1 × 10−19 J is incident on a metal surface.
The maximum speed of the photoelectrons released is 4.2 × 105 m s−1.
What is the work function of the metal?
Question 3 of 10
3 of 10
A muon and an antimuon annihilate to produce the minimum number of photons.
What is the maximum wavelength of the photons?
Question 4 of 10
4 of 10
An electron collides with a neutral atom and ionizes it. Which of the following describes the particles present after the collision?
Question 5 of 10
5 of 10
In a photoelectric experiment, light is incident on the metal surface of a photocell. Increasing the intensity of the illumination at the surface leads to an increase in the
Question 6 of 10
6 of 10
Monochromatic radiation from a source of light (source A) is shone on to a metallic surface and electrons are emitted from the surface. When a second source (source B) is used no electrons are emitted from the metallic surface. Which property of the radiation from source A must be greater than that from source B?
Question 7 of 10
7 of 10
When comparing X-rays with UV radiation, which statement is correct?
Question 8 of 10
8 of 10
Electrons moving in a beam have the same de Broglie wavelength as protons in a separate beam moving at a speed of 2.8 × 104 m s–1.
What is the speed of the electrons?
Question 9 of 10
9 of 10
A proton moving with a speed 𝑣 has a de Broglie wavelength λ.
What is the de Broglie wavelength of an alpha particle moving at the same speed 𝑣?
Question 10 of 10
10 of 10
Light of frequency 2.0 × 1015 Hz is incident on a metal surface. The work function of the metal is 4.6 × 10–19 J.
Which statement is correct?