Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The probability of finding an electron is zero in pxy along __________

A. x-axis
B. y-axis
C. z-axis
D. never zero
Answer» D. never zero
2.

Which of the following is the correct expression for the magnetic moment of the electron?

A. \(\sqrt{n+1}\)
B. \(\sqrt{n(n+1)}\)
C. \(\sqrt{n(n+2)}\)
D. \(\sqrt{m(n+1)}\)
Answer» D. \(\sqrt{m(n+1)}\)
3.

Calculate the minimum uncertainty in the momentum of a 4He atom confined to 0.40 nm.

A. 2.02 X 10-25 kg m/s
B. 2.53 X 10-25 kg m/s
C. 2.64 X 10-25 kg m/s
D. 2.89 X 10-25 kg m/s
Answer» D. 2.89 X 10-25 kg m/s
4.

S-orbitals have no angular node.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Identify the orbital for the following probability density graph.

A. 1s
B. 2s
C. 2p
D. 3s
Answer» C. 2p
6.

For which quantum number, the probability of finding an electron is most?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
7.

Arrange in the increasing number of radial nodes: 3p, 4s, 1s, 5d.

A. 1s < 3p < 4s < 5d
B. 1s < 4s < 3p < 5d
C. 1s < 3p < 5d < 4s
D. 5d < 1s < 3p < 4s
Answer» D. 5d < 1s < 3p < 4s
8.

The probability of finding an electron is along two directions in which orbital?

A. s
B. p
C. d
D. p
Answer» D. p
9.

For a 3p orbital, what are the total number of nodes?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 1
D. 0
Answer» C. 1
10.

If Ψ is the wave function, the probability density function is given by _____________

A. |Ψ|
B. |Ψ|2
C. |Ψ|3
D. |Ψ|4
Answer» C. |Ψ|3
11.

What orbital never has a zero probability of finding electrons?

A. s
B. px
C. dxy
D. dz2
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is the correct expression for the total number of nodes?

A. n – 1
B. l – 1
C. l + 1
D. n + 1
Answer» B. l – 1
13.

The electron probability density is greatest at ____________

A. r = 0
B. r = n
C. r = l
D. r = me
Answer» B. r = n