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 PHOTONS AND MAIN FEATURES ( PROPERTIES ) OF PHOTONS :

Q.1: What is the rest mass of a photon ?

Q.2: The energy of a photon of wavelength  is : CBSE - 2023

hc  h
(a) hc  (b) (c) (d)
 hc c

Q.3: E, c and f represents the energy, velocity and frequency of a photon. Which of the following [1]
represents its wavelength? CBSE - 2023
hf hc hf
(a) 2 (b) hf (c) (d)
c E c

Q.4: Write the basic features of photon picture of electromagnetic radiation on which Einstein’s
photoelectric equation is based. CBSE

Q.5: The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is doubled . What will happen to the energy of
photon ? CBSE

Q.6: If the photo emissive surface has a threshold frequency 4 . 6 × 1014 Hz , calculate the energy of
photon in eV. [ Ans: 1. 897 eV ] CBSE

Q.7: Calculate the frequency of a photon with energy 7. 5 eV. [ Ans: 1. 809 × 1015 Hz ]

Q.8: What is the frequency associated with a photon of energy 3. 3 × 10 19 J ? CBSE
34
( h = 6. 6 × 10 Js) [ Ans: 5 × 1014 Hz ]

Q.9: Calculate the photon energy in eV for radiation of wavelength 1 metre. [ Ans: 12. 42 × 10 7 eV ]
CBSE
Q.10: Find the :
(a) maximum frequency , and
(b) minimum wavelength of X – rays produced by 30 KV electrons.
[ Ans: (i) 7. 24 × 1018 Hz (ii) 4. 1 × 10 11 m ]

Q.11: If we go on increasing the wavelength of light incident on a metal surface , what changes in the
number of electrons and energy take place ? CBSE

(S)Q.12: Monochromatic light of frequency 6. 0 × 1014 Hz is produced by a laser. The power emitted
is 2. 0 × 10 3 W.
(a) What is the energy of a photon in the light beam ?
(b) How many photons per second , on an average are emitted by the surce ? CBSE - 2014
[ Ans: (a) 3. 98 × 10 19 J (b) 5 × 1015 per second ]
Q.13: Monochromatic light of wavelength 632. 8 nm is produced by a helium – neon laser. The
power emitted is 9. 42 mW. CBSE – 2022
(i) Find the energy and momentum of each photon in the light beam.
(ii) How many photons per second , on the average , arrive at a target irriated by this beam ?
(iii) How fast should a hydrogen atom travel in order to have the same momentum as that of the
photon in part (a)?
[ Ans: (i) 3. 14 × 10 19 J ; 1. 05 × 10 27 Kg m / s (ii) 3 × 1016 photons per second (iii) 0. 63 m /s ]

Q.14: There are two sources of light, each emitting with a power 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 the photons of visible light of the given wavelength. NCERT EXEMPLAR
Ans: As, Power is constant, so Total energy E is constant.
Let ; n 1 and n 2 be the number of photons of X – rays and visible region.
n 1 E1 = n 2 E 2
hc hc n1  n1 1
n1 = n2  = 1  =
1 2 n2 2 n2 500
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 WORK FUNCTION :
Q.1: State the dependence of work function on the kinetic energy of electrons emitted in a photocell.
CBSE - 2000
Q.2: Explain the existence of threshold frequency of incident radiation for photoelectric emission from
a given surface. CBSE-2024
Ans: The photoelectric effect occurs when the energy of incident photon is greater than the work function.
i..e when E > 0 , which implies the existence of threshold frequency.

Q.3: The work function of lithium is 2. 3 eV. What does it mean? What is the relation between the
work function ( W ) and threshold wavelength  0 of a metal ? CBSE

Q.4: Two metals X and Y when illuminated with appropriate radiations emit photoelectrons. The work
function of X is higher than that of Y. Which metal will have higher value of threshold frequency
and why ? CBSE – AI

Q.5: The work function for a certain metal is 4. 2 eV. Will this metal give photoelectric emission for
incident radiation of wavelength 330 nm ? [ Ans: E = 3. 7 eV ,  No ] CBSE

Q.6: The work function of a metal is 4.50 eV. Find the frequency of light to be used to eject electrons
from the metal surface with a maximum kinetic energy of 6.06 × 10 19 J. [ Ans: 2 × 1015 Hz ]
CBSE – 2022
Q.7: A photosensitive surface of work function 2.1 eV is irradiated by radiation of wavelength 150 nm.
Calculate (i) the threshold wavelength, (ii) energy ( in eV ) of an incident photon, and
(iii) maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectron.
[ Ans: (i) 5.9 × 10 7 m (ii) 8.29 eV (iii) 6.2 eV ] CBSE – 2024 ( SET – 2 )

Q.8: The threshold frequency for a metal is 3.0 × 1014 Hz. A beam of frequency 9.0 × 1014 Hz is incident
on the metal. Calculate (i) the work function ( in eV ) of the metal and (ii) the maximum speed of
photoelectrons. [ Ans: v = 9. 35 × 10 5 m / s ] CBSE – 2024 ( SET – 3 )
h f0 6. 6  10 -34  3  1014
Ans: (i) 0 = eV = = 1.24 eV
e 1.6  10 -19
(ii) As ; E = 0 + K.E
1
Or m v 2 = E - 0
2
1
Or m v 2 = hf - h f 0 = h ( f - f 0 )
2
2 h ( f - f0 ) 2  6.6  10 -34 ( 9 - 3 )  1014
v2 = =
m 9.1  10 -31
v = 9. 35 × 10 5 m / s
Q.9: Ultraviolet light of wavelength 2271 Å from a 100 W mercury souce radiates a photocell made of
molybdenum metal. If the stopping potential is 1. 3 V. Estimate the work function of the metal.
How would the photocell respond to high intensity ( 10 5 W / m 2 ) red light of wavelength 6328 Å
produced by a He – Ne laser ? Plot a graph showing the variation of photoelectric current with
anode potential for two light beams of same wavelength but different intensity. CBSE – 2005
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 THRESHOLD FREQUENCY :
Q.1: Define the term ‘threshold frequency’ in relations to photoelectric effects.CBSE-2006 + 2019

Q.2: Two metals A and B have work functions 2 eV and 5 eV , respectively. Which metal has a lower
threshold wavelength ? CBSE

Q.3: Give an example each of a metal from which photoelectric emission takes place when irradiated
by (i) UV light (ii) visible light. CBSE - 2021

Q.4: Electrons are emitted from a photosensitive surface when it is illuminated by green light but
electron emission does not take place by yellow light. Will the electrons be emitted when the
surface is illuminated by (i) red light , and (ii) blue light ? CBSE

Q.5: How does the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted vary with the work function of the
metal ? CBSE

Q.6: Ultraviolet light is incident on two photosensitive materials having work function W1 and W2
( W1 > W2 ). In which case will the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons be greater ? Why ?
CBSE – AI

Q.7: Calculate the threshold frequency of photon for photo electric emission from a metal of work
function 0. 1 eV. [ Ans: 2. 4 × 1013 s -1 ] CBSE

Q.8: For a photosensitive surface , threshold wavelength is  0 . Does photo emission occur if the
wavelength (  ) of the incident radiation is (i) more than  0 (ii) less than  0 ?
Justify your answer. CBSE

 EFFECT OF INTENSITY OF LIGHT ON THE PHOTOELECTRIC CURRENT :

Q.9: Name the phenomenon which illustrate the particle nature of light. CBSE

Q.10: Mention one physical process for the release of electrons from the surface of a metal. CBSE

Q.11: How will the photoelectric current change on decreasing the wavelength of incident radiation for a
given photosensitive material ? CBSE – C

Q.12: In photoelectric effect, why should the photoelectric current increases as the intensity of
monochromatic radiation incident on a photosensitive surface is increased? Explain. CBSE – F

Q.13: Define the term “Intensity” in photon picture of electromagnetic radiation. CBSE-2019

Q.14: In case of photo electric effect experiment, explain the following facts, giving reasons.CBSE-2020
(a) The photo electric current increases with increase of intensity of incident light.
Q.15: Draw a plot showing the variation of photoelectric current versus the intensity of incident radiation
on a given photosensitive surface. CBSE-2014

 STOPPING POTENTIAL ( CUT OFF POTENTIAL )

Q.16: Define the term ‘stoping potential’ in relation to photoelectric effect. CBSE – 2006+2019

Q.17: Show the variation of photoelectric current with collector plate potential for different intensity but
same frequency of incident radiation. What does the intercept of the graph with potential axis
signify? CBSE – F

Q.18: In an experiment on photoelectric effect , the following graphs were obtained

between the photoelectric current ( I ) and the anode potential ( V ).
Name the characteristics of the incident radiation that was kept constant in this
experiment.

Q.19: If the intensity of the incident radiation in a photocell is increased , how does the stopping potential
vary ? CBSE-2002

Q.20: The frequency ( f ) of incident radiation is greater than threshold frequency ( f 0 ) in a photocell.
How will the stopping potential vary if the frequency ( f ) is increased keeping the other factors
constant ? CBSE-2002

Q.21: How does the stopping potential applied to a photocell change , if the distance between the light
source and the cathode of the cell is doubled ? CBSE

Q.22: Plot a graph of photocurrent versus anode potential for a radiation of frequency ‘f’ and intensities
I1 and I 2 ( I1 < I 2 ). CBSE-2019+2023

Q.23: Draw a plot showing the variation of photoelectric current with collector plate potential for two
different frequencies, f 1 > f 2 , of incident radiation having the same intensity. In which case will the
stopping potential be higher? Justify your answer. CBSE – AI

Q.24: Draw graphs showing variation of photoelectric current with applied voltage for two incident
radiations of equal frequency and different intensities. Mark the graph for the radiation of higher
intensity. CBSE-2018

Q.25: Does the ‘stopping potential; in photoelectric emission depend upon: CBSE-2005
(i) the intensity of the incident radiation in a photocell ?
(ii) the frequency of the incident radiation ?

Q.26: State the dependence of work function on the K.E of electron emitted in a photocell. CBSE- 2000
If the intensity of incident radiation is doubled , what changes occur in the stopping potential and
the photoelectric current ?

Q.27: How does the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted vary with the work function of the
metal ? CBSE- 2001
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 EFFECT OF FREQUENCY OF INCIDENT LIGHT :
Q.1: Show graphically how the stopping potential for a given photosensitive surface varies with the
frequency of the incident radiation. CBSE

Q.2: Show the variation of photocurrent with collector plate potential for different frequencies but same
intensity of incident radiation. CBSE – F

Q.3: The given graphs show the variation of photoelectric current ( I ) with the
applied voltage for two different materials and for different intensities of the
incident radiations. Identify the pairs of curves that correspond to different
materials but same intensity of incident radiations. CBSE-2013

Q.4: Figure shows a plot of three curves a, b, c showing the variation of

photoelectric current Vs collector plate potential for three different
intensities I 1 , I 2 and I 3 having frequencies f 1 , f 2 and f 3 respectively
incident on a photosensitive surface.
Point out the two curves for which the incident radiations have same
frequency but different intensities. CBSE-2009

Q.5: If the intensity of incident radiation on a metal is doubled , what happens to the kinetic energy of
electrons emitted ? CBSE

Q.6: If the frequency of incident radiation is doubled , what changes occur in the stopping potential and
the photoelectric current. CBSE-2000 (SET – 2)

Q.7: The photoelectric cut – off voltage in a certain experiment is 1. 5 V. What is the maximum
kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted ? [ Ans: 2. 4 × 10 19 J ] CBSE

Q.8: If the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted in a photocell is 5 eV , what is the stopping
potential ? [ Ans: 5 V ] CBSE - 2001

Q.9: Increase in the intensity of the radiation causing photo – electric emission from a surface, does not
affect the maximum K.E of the photo electrons. Explain. CBSE-2023

Q.10: Why it is the frequency and not the intensity of light source that determines whether emission [2]
of photoelectrons will occur or not? Explain. CBSE-2022

Q.11: Photons of frequency v are incident on the surface of two metals A and B of threshold frequencies
3 2
v and v , respectively. The ratio of maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted from A to
4 3
that from B is CBSE-2020
(a) 2 : 3 (b) 4 : 3 (c) 3 : 4 (d) 3 : 2
Q.12: The variation of the stopping potential V0  with frequency (f) of the incident radiation for four
metals A, B, C and D is shown in the figure. For the same frequency of incident radiation photo –
electrons in all metals, the kinetic energy of photo – electrons will be maximum for metal:
CBSE-2024

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

Q.13: How would the stopping potential for a given photosensitive surface change if : CBSE-2023
(i) the frequency of the incident radiation were increased? and
(ii) the intensity of incident radiation were decreased? Justify your answer.

Q.14: The photon emitted during the de – excitation from the first excited level to the ground state of
hydrogen atom is used to irradiate a photo cathode in which stopping potential is 5V. Calculate
the work function of the cathode used. [ Ans: 0 = 5.2 eV ] CBSE-2023

Q.15: If the frequency of incident light on a metal surface is doubled, will the kinetic energy of the
photoelectrons be doubled? Give reason.

Q.16: The graph shows variation of photo – electric current with collector
plate potential for different frequencies of incident radiations.
(i) Which physical parameter is kept constant for the three curves?
(ii) Which frequency ( f 1 , f 2 or f 3 ) is the highest? CBSE - F

Q.17: How is the photoelectric current affected on increasing the : CBSE-2006

(i) frequency (ii) intensity of the incident radiation and why ?
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 LAWS OF PHOTO – ELECTRIC EMISSION :
Q.1: State the laws of photoelectric emission.

 EINSTEIN’S PHOTOELECTRIC EQUATION : ENERGY QUANTUM OF RADIATION :

Q.2: Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation. CBSE-2012 + 2024

Q.3: Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation and mention which important features in photoelectric
effect can be explained with the help of this equation. CBSE-2015

Q.4: Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation and point out any two characteristics properties of
photons on which this equation is based. CBSE – AI

Q.5: Write the basic features of photon picture of electromagnetic radiation on which Einstein’s
photoelectric equation is based. CBSE-2013

Q.6: Two beams , one of red light and the other of blue light , of the same intensity are incident on a
metallic surface to emit photoelectrons. Which one of the two beams emits electrons of
greater kinetic energy ? CBSE – C

Q.7: The photoelectric cut – off voltage in a certain experiment is 1. 5 V. What is the maximum
kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted ? [ Ans: 2. 4 × 10 19 J ] CBSE

Q.8: If the maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted in a photocell is 5 eV , what is the stopping
potential ? [ Ans: 5 V ] CBSE

Q.9: Obtain the expression for the maximum kinetic energy of the electrons emitted from a metal
surface in terms of the frequency of the incident radiation and the threshold frequency. CBSE

Q.10: The graph shows the variation of stopping potential with frequency of
incident radiation for two photosensitive metals A and B. Which one of
the two has highe value of work – function? Justify your answer. CBSE – AI

Q.11: Radiations of frequency 1015 Hz is incident on two photosensitive surfaces P and Q. Following
observations were recorded: CBSE - C
(i) Surface P : No photo – emission occurs
(ii) Surface Q : Photo – emission occurs but photoelectrons have zero kinetic energy.
Based on Einstein’s photoelectric equation , explain the two observations.
Q.12: Define the term ‘work function’ of a metal. The threshold frequency of a metal is f 0 . When light of
frequency 2 f 0 is incident on the metal plate , the maximum velocity of electron is v1 . When the
frequency of the incident radiation is increased to 5 f 0 , the maximum velocity of electrons emitted
1
is v 2 . Find the ratio of v1 to v 2 . [ Ans: ] CBSE-2004
2

Q.13: In the study of a photoelectric effect the graph between the

stopping potential V and frequency ‘v’ of the incident
radiation on two different metals P and Q is shown below.
(i) Which one of the metal has higher threshold frequency?
(ii) Determine the work function of the metal which has
greater value. CBSE-2017
(iii) Find the maximum kinetic energy of electron emitted
by light of frequency 8  1014 Hz for this metal.

Q.14: The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons gets doubled when the wavelength of light
incident on the surface changes from 1 to  2 . Derive the expression for the threshold wavelength
  hc ( 22 - 1 )
 0 and work function for the metal. [ Ans:  0 = 1 2 ; 0 = ] CBSE-15
22 - 1 12
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 PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT AND WAVE THEORY OF LIGHT :
( FAILURE OF WAVE THEORY OF LIGHT TO EXPLAIN THE PHOTOELECTRIC EFFEC ) :
(i) Kinetic energy of photoelectrons does not depend on the intensity of incident radiation:
According to wave theory, the K.E of photoelectrons must be depend on the intensity of incident
light, but according to experimental observations, the K.E of photoelectrons are independent on the
intensity of the incident light.
(ii) Existence of threshold frequency:
As per wave theory of light , electrons are emitted from the metal surface of the metal if it is exposed to a
very intense beam of light.
In other words , there is no role of minimum ( threshold ) frequency of the incident light in the emission of
electrons from the metallic surface.
But , it is also a contradiction to the observation that the frequency of the incident light should be greater
than the threshold frequency to cause photoelectric emission.
(iii) As per wave theory of light, when light falls on the surface of the metal , the energy of incident light is
absorbed by a large number of electrons , so the energy absorbed per electron will be very small. Thus , each
electron will take some time to have enough energy to come out of the metallic surface.
In other words , there is a time delay between the light falling on the metallic surface and the emission of
electrons from the metallic surface.
But , it is observed that electrons are emitted from the metallic surface as soon as light is incident on it,
i..e this process is instantaneous.
Thus , wave theory is unable to explain the basic facts of photoelectric effect.

Q.1: What is photoelectric effect ? Why it cannot be explained on the basis of wave nature of light ?
Or
Explain briefly the reasons why wave theory of light is not able to explain the observed features of
photo – electric effect. CBSE-2013 + 2016 + 2019+2020

 DETERMINATION OF PLANK’S CONSTANT AND WORK FUNCTION OF A

METAL :

Figure shows a plot of stopping potential V0  versus

1
Q.2: , where  is the wavelength of the [1]

radiation causing photoelectric emission from a surface. The slope of the line is equal to
CBSE-2023

h hc h c
(i) 0 (b) (c) (d)
e  e2

Q.3: Draw a graph between the frequency of incident radiation and the maximum kinetic energy of the
electrons emitted from the surface of a photosensitive material. State clearly how this graph can be
used to determine (i) plank’s constant and (ii) work function of the material. CBSE – F
Q.4: Plot a graph showing the variation of stopping potential with the frequency of incident radiation
for two different photosensitive materials having work function W1 and W2 ( W1 > W2 ).
On what factors does the (i) slope and (ii) intercept of the lines depend? CBSE-2010

Q.5: (a) Write Einstein’s photoelectric equation. How did Millikan prove the validity of this [3]
equation? CBSE-2024

Q.6: The graphs between the stopping potential ( f 0 ) and frequency ( f ) of

the incident radiations on two different metal plates P and Q are shown
in figure.
(a) Which metal , out of P and Q , has greater value of work function ?
(b) For which metal will the emitted electrons have greater kinetic energy
for the incident radiations of the same frequency? Justify
(c) What does the slope of the line depict ?
(d) Why is the slope same for both lines?

Q.7: In an experiment on photoelectric effect , the slope of the cut – off voltage versus frequency of
incident light is found to be 4. 12 × 10 15 Vs. Calculate the value of Plank’s constant.
[ Ans: 6. 59 × 10 34 J s] CBSE-2006
Q.8: Given below is the graph between frequency ( f ) of the incident
light and maximum kinetic energy ( ( E K ) of emitted
photoelectrons. Find the values of
(i) threshold frequency , and
(ii) work function from the graph. CBSE – C
15
[ Ans: (i) 10 Hz (ii) 4 eV ]

 DE – BROGLIE RELATION ( Expression for de – Broglie walelength ) :

Q.9: State de – Broglie hypothesis. CBSE

Q.10: Which has higher wavelength , an electron or a proton moving with same speed ? Why ?
CBSE – AI
Q.11: Which of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of a particle moment with [1]
its associated de – Broglie wavelength? CBSE-2023
SCAN – FIGURE
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 DE - BROGLIE WAVELENGTH (  ) OF AN ELECTRON MOVING THROUGH A
POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE ( V ) :
Q.1: Deduce de Broglie wavelength of electrons accelerated by a potential of V volt. CBSE

Q.2: Write the expression for the de Broglie wavelength associated with a charged particle having charge
‘q’ and mass ‘m’, when it is accelerated by a potential difference V. CBSE – AI

Q.3: Write the relationship of de Broglie wavelength  associated with a particle of mass m in terms of
its kinetic energy E. CBSE – C
Q.4: Show on a graph variation of the de Broglie wavelength (  ) associated with the electron versus
1
, where V is the accelerating potential for the electron. CBSE – 16
V

Q.5: Show graphically, the variation of the de Broglie wavelength (  ) with the potential (V) through
which an electron is accelerated from rest. CBSE-2011

Q.6: Show on a graph the variation of the de Broglie wavelength (  ) associated with an electron with
the square root of accelerating potential (V). CBSE – F

Q.7: (a) Plot a graph showing variation of deBroglie wavelength ( ) associated with a charged particle of
mass m, versus V , where V is the accelerating potential. CBSE-2019

(S)Q.8: What is the de – Broglie wavelength associated with an electron , accelerated through a
potential difference of 100 volts ? CBSE – 2010 + 2014
To which part of the electromagnetic spectrum does this value of wavelength correspond?
Ans: We know that , de Broglie wavelength associated with an electron accelerated through V
12 . 27 12 . 27
volts is given by :  = Å = Å = 1. 227 Å
V 100
 This wavelength belongs to X – ray spectrum.

Q.9: The kinetic energy of the electron orbiting in the first excited state of hydrogen atom is 3.4 eV.
Determine the de Broglie wavelength associated with it . [ Ans: 6. 66  10 10 m ] CBSE - F

Q.10: The two lines A and B shown in the graph , plot the de Broglie wavelength
1
 as a function ( V is the accelerating potential ) for two particles
V
having the same charge. Which of the two represents the particle of
heavier mass and why? CBSE – C

Q.11: De – Broglie wavelength associated with an electron accelerated through a potential difference V

is . What will be its wavelength when accelerated potential is increased to 4 V ? [ Ans:  / = ]
2
CBSE – AI
Q.12: If the potential difference used to accelerate electrons is tripled, by what factor does de Broglie
1
wavelength of electrons beam change? [ Ans: times ] CBSE – AI
3

Q.13: The de Broglie wavelength of a particle of kinetic energy K is . What would be the wavelength of
k
the particle, if its kinetic energy were ? [ Ans :  / = 2 ] HOTS
4

Q.14: An electron and alpha – particle have same de – Broglie wavelength associated with them.
K m
How are their kinetic energies related to each other ? [ Ans: e =  K e > K ]
K me
CBSE-2008

Q.15: A proton and neutron have same de – Broglie wavelength associated with them. How are their
kinetic energies related to each other ? [ Ans: K.E P > K. E N  ] CBSE

Q.16: An electron and alpha particle and a proton have the same kinetic . Which one has :
(i) the shortest and (ii) the largest , de – Broglie wavelength ? CBSE-2007+ 2019

Q.17: A deuteron and an alpha particle are accelerated through the same potential. Which one of the
two has CBSE-2014
(i) greater value of de – Broglie wavelength associated with it and
(ii) less kinetic energy.
Give reasons to justify your answer.

Q.18: A proton and an alpha particle are accelerated through the same potential which one of the two has
(i) greater value of de Broglie wavelength associated with it and CBSE-2009
(ii) less kinetic energy .Give reasons to justify your answer .

Q.19: An  - particle and a proton are accelerated from rest through the same potential difference V.
Find the ratio of de Broglie wavelengths associated with them. [ Ans: 2 2 : 1 ] CBSE

Q.20: A proton and an alpha particle are accelerated through the same potential. Which of the two has
less kinetic energy? Give reasons to justify your answer. CBSE

Q.21: How will the De Broglie wavelength associated with an electron be affected when the [2]
(i) velocity of the electron decreases? and (ii) accelerating potential is increased?
Justify your answer CBSE-2023
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Q.1: An alpha particle is accelerated through a potential difference of 100 V. Calculate CBSE-2022
(i) the speed acquired by the alpha particle, and
(ii) The de – Broglie wavelength associated with it. ( Take mass of alpha particle = 6.4 × 10 27 kg )

Q.2: An electron ,  - particle and a proton have the same de Broglie wavelength. CBSE
Which of these paricles has:
(i) minimum kinetic energy ,
(ii) maximum kinetic energy , and why ? [ Ans: Kinetic Energy of electron > Energy of  - particle ]

Q.3: A photon and electron have got same de – Broglie wavelength. Which has greater total energy ?
Explain. [ Ans: Energy of electron > Energy of photon] CBSE

Q.4: Why are de – Broglie waves are not electromagnetic in nature ? CBSE
h
The de Broglie wavelength of a particle of mass ‘m’ moving with velocity is  = .
mv
What will be the modification in de Broglie wavelength (  ) when velocity of the particle is
comparable to the velocity of light ?

Q.5: Why are de Broglie waves associated with a moving football not visible ? CBSE-2003

Q.6: A proton and an alpha particle are accelerated through the same accelerating potential. Which one
of the two has CBSE-2014 (SET – 2)
(i) greater value of de – Broglie wavelength associated with it and
(ii) less kinetic energy.
Give reasons to justify your answer.

Q.7: Show that the de Broglie wavelength of electrons accelerated through a potential V volts can be
h
expressed as  = . CBSE
2meV
What is the de Broglie wavelength of a 2 Kg object moving with a speed of 1 m / s ?
[ Ans: 3. 31 × 10 34 m ]

Q.8: The wavelength  of a photon and the de Broglie wavelength of an electron have the same value.
2 mc
Show that energy of the photon is times the kinetic energy of the electron , where m , c ,
h
and h have their usual meanings. CBSE-2003

Q.9: An electromagnetic wave of wavelength  is incident on a photosensitive surface of negligible work

function. If the photo – electrons emitted from this surface have the de Broglie wavelength 1 ,
 2mc 2
prove that  =   1 CBSE-2008
 h 