1. The wavelength of a photon is 7 x10-7 m.

Calculate the frequency

of the photon. Also calculate the energy of the photon in Joules and
eV
A. 4.285 x 1015 Hz, 2.84 x 10-19 J, 2.36 eV
B. 4.285 x 1015 Hz, 2.84 x 10-19 J, 1.77 eV
C. 3.236 x 1015 Hz, 3.42 x 10-199 J, 2.36 eV
D. 3.236 x 1015 Hz, 3.42 x 10-19 J, 1.77 eV
2.The work function of Platinum is twice that of the work function of
Calcium. If the minimum photon energy required to emit
photoelectrons from the surface of Platinum is E, then that for the
surface of Calcium would be
A. 2E B. 3E/2 C. E/2 D. Cannot be determined.
3. The work function of Sodium is greater than that of Potassium. If
both the surfaces are irradiated with photons of same wavelength,
then the K.E. of the emitted photoelectrons in the Sodium surface as
compared to the K.E. of the photoelectrons in the Potassium surface
will be
A. Same B. Less C. More D. Cannot be determined.
4. A metallic surface is first irradiated with Ultraviolet light and then
with Infrared light. What will be the change in the K.E. of the emitted
photoelectrons?
A. K.E. will remain same.
B. K.E. will increase. C. K.E. will
decrease.
D. K.E. will increase.
E. K.E. will decrease.
5.The threshold frequency for photoelectric emission in Copper is
1.1x 1015 Hz. Find the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons
emitted when light of frequency 1.5 x 1015 Hz is directed on a
Copper surface.
A .1.66e.V B. 1.32 e.V C. 2.40e.V D. 3.22e.V
6.The threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission in Tungsten is
240nm. What wavelength of light must be used in order that the
emitted photoelectrons have a K.E. MAX of 1.2 e.V.
A. 200nm B.230nm C. 350nm
D. 195nm
7.The Stopping Potential in a photoelectric chamber is 3V. The work
function, for the metal is 2.2e.V. Calculate the incident photon
energy and frequency.
A. 8.33 x 10-19 J, 1.256 x 1015 Hz. B. 4.42 x 10-19 J, 1.256 x 1015 Hz.
C. 8. 33 x 10-19 J, 2.343 x 1015 Hz. D. 4.42 x 10-19 J, 2.343 x 1015 Hz.
8. Which of the following statements is true for photoelectric effect?
A. Photoelectric current is proportional to the frequency of the
radiation used, for all retarding voltages.
B. Photoelectric current is proportional to the intensity of light used
for all retarding voltages.
C. Photoelectric current is proportional to the wavelength of
radiation used, for all retarding voltages.
D. Photoelectric current is proportional to energy of the radiation
used for all retarding voltages.
9.Which of the following statements is false for photoelectric effect?
A. The Stopping Potential (Extinction voltage) depends on the

incident photon frequency

B. The Stopping Potential depends on the incident photon energy.
C. The Stopping Potential depends on the incident photon intensity.
D. The Stopping Potential depends on the incident photon
wavelength.
10. The diagram below shows part of the circuit for a burglar alarm.

The alarm system is arranged in such a way that, when ultra-violet

(UV) light shines on the photocathode, the alarm does not sound but
when the UV light beam is broken the alarm will start to sound.
a) Which of the statements (A-D) below is the best explanation of
the effect of shining UV light on the photocathode?
A. The UV light photons eject electrons from the photocathode
causing an electric current to flow in the circuit.
B. The UV light photons eject positive charges from the
photocathode causing an electric current to flow in the circuit.
C. The UV light prevents electrons from being ejected from the
photocathode, hence the alarm sounds only when the beam is
broken.
D. The UV light deflects electrons which normally flow from the
photocathode to the anode.
The ultra-violet light source is now replaced by a source of red light.
b) Which of the statements (A-E) below best describes the result of
this replacement?
A. The alarm will definitely operate as normal.
B. The alarm will now ring whether or not the light beam is broken.
C. The alarm will now ring when the light beam is shining but will
stop when the beam is broken.
D. The alarm will only operate normally if the light beam is directed
at the anode rather than the photocathode.
E. Whether or not the alarm will operate normally depends on the
value of the work function of the photocathode material.
11. Some of the energy levels of the hydrogen atom are shown
below.

Electrons are excited to the 0.85 eV level. How many different

photon frequencies will be observed in the emission spectrum of
hydrogen?
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5.
D. 6
Answers of MC (@ 4 marks)
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12. The material of the photocathode has a work function of 2.0 eV,
and with UV light shining on it the ejected electrons have a
maximum kinetic energy of 3.0 eV.
What is the frequency, in hertz, of the UV light photons? (20 marks)

13. The work function of sodium is 3.78 x 10-19 J . What is its

threshold frequency? (12 marks)

14. The ground state for the electron in a hydrogen atom is13.6 eV,
the first excited state is 3.4eV . Calculate the frequency of the line
in the spectrum representing this transition.
(20 marks)

Describe and explain what will happen if light with a frequency less
than the threshold frequency shines on sodium.
Blue light of frequency 7.06 x 1014 Hz shines on sodium. Calculate
the maximum energy of the photoelectrons released.
3.A photon of wavelength 350nm and intensity 1.00W/m^2 is
directed at a Potassium surface (Work Function = 2.2 eV).

i)Will photoelectrons be emitted from the surface? (Give reasons in

support of your answer).
ii)If yes, then calculate the maximum Kinetic Energy (K.E. MAX) of
the emitted photoelectrons.
iii)If 50% of the incident photons produce photoelectrons, how many
are emitted per sec if the Potassium surface has an area of 1cm 2.