LECTURE BASED PROBLEM SHEET FRESHER BATCH

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TOPICS: Modern Physics 1. Ultraviolet light is incident on two photosensitive materials having work functions W1 and W2 (W1 > W2). In which case will the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons is greater? Why? 8. FACULTY: MONI KAKATI A radioactive nucleus undergoes a series of decay according to the scheme A A2 A3 A4 .

If mass number and atomic number of A are 180 and 72 respectively, what are these numbers for A4?

2.

What will be the effect on the velocity of emitted photo electrons if the wavelength of incident light is decreased.

9. Define the activity of a radioactive substance. 10. Compare the penetrating power and ionising power of , rays.

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Why are alkali metal surfaces are most suited as photo sensitive materials? 11. The nuclides below the stability line disintegrates in such a way that their

4.

What happens to the number of photons emitted when the light intensity of incident light an a photoelectric surface is doubled? 12.

neutron to proton ratio increase in order to acquire stability. Why?

What is the nature of the graph between maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons ( Kmax) and frequency (f) of the incident light.

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How will the kinetic energy and potential energy of electron vary if the electron jumps from inner orbit to outer orbit.

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How is the penetrating power of X-rays related to their wavelength? 13. State Rutherford-Soddys laws of radioactivity. Obtain an expression for

7.

Calculate the longest and shortest wavelength in the Balmer series of hydrogen atom. [ R = 1.09 10 ]

the half life of radioactive decay.

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