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Modern Physics - SS1 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11

Which of the following statements is true regarding the energy levels of an atom according to quantum theory?

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A

The energy levels are continuous and can take any value.

 

B

The energy levels are discrete and quantized.

 

C

The energy levels are constant and do not change.

 

D

The energy levels are determined by the temperature of the surroundings.

12

According to the wave-particle duality concept in quantum theory, particles such as electrons and photons exhibit:

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A

Only wave-like properties.

 

B

Only particle-like properties.

 

C

Both wave-like and particle-like properties.

 

D

Neither wave-like nor particle-like properties.

13

The uncertainty principle in quantum theory, formulated by Werner Heisenberg, states that:

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A

It is impossible to know both the position and velocity of a particle simultaneously with perfect accuracy.

 

B

The energy of a particle can never be determined exactly.

 

C

The wavelength and frequency of a wave are inversely proportional.

 

D

The speed of light is constant in all reference frames.

14

The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its:

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A

Wavelength.

 

B

Frequency.

 

C

Amplitude.

 

D

Speed.

15

The concept of energy quantization in quantum theory implies that:

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A

Energy can take any value within a continuous range.

 

B

Energy is limited to certain discrete values.

 

C

Energy is conserved in all physical processes.

 

D

Energy is independent of the properties of matter.

16

Explain the concept of energy quantization in quantum theory. How does it differ from classical physics?

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17

Discuss the wave-particle duality concept in quantum theory and its implications. 

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18

The photoelectric effect refers to the:

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A

emission of light by a heated object

 

B

emission of electrons from a metal surface when exposed to light

 

C

scattering of light by small particles

 

D

reflection of light from a polished surface

19

According to the photoelectric effect, the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons depends on the:

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A

intensity of the incident light

 

B

wavelength of the incident light

 

C

polarisation of the incident light

 

D

frequency of the incident light

20

Einstein's explanation of the photoelectric effect proposed that light consists of particles called:

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A

electrons

 

B

photons

 

C

protons

 

D

neutrons