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.

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

A. 2.02 X 10<sup>-25</sup> kg m/s
B. 2.53 X 10<sup>-25</sup> kg m/s
C. 2.64 X 10<sup>-25</sup> kg m/s
D. 2.89 X 10<sup>-25</sup> kg m/s
Answer» D. 2.89 X 10<sup>-25</sup> kg m/s
3.

S-orbitals have no angular node.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

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

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
5.

Which of the following can be the quantum numbers for an orbital?

A. n = 4, l = 4, m = 3
B. n = 2, l = 3, m = 1
C. n = 3, l = 2, m = -1
D. n = 3, l = 0, m = -3
Answer» D. n = 3, l = 0, m = -3
6.

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

A. 1s &lt; 3p &lt; 4s &lt; 5d
B. 1s &lt; 4s &lt; 3p &lt; 5d
C. 1s &lt; 3p &lt; 5d &lt; 4s
D. 5d &lt; 1s &lt; 3p &lt; 4s
Answer» D. 5d &lt; 1s &lt; 3p &lt; 4s
7.

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

A. s
B. p
C. d
D. p
Answer» D. p
8.

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

A. 3
B. 2
C. 1
D. 0
Answer» C. 1
9.

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

A. | |
B. | |<sup>2</sup>
C. | |<sup>3</sup>
D. | |<sup>4</sup>
Answer» C. | |<sup>3</sup>
10.

Nodes are the plane where the probability of finding an electron is 1.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

What orbital never has a zero probability of finding electrons?

A. s
B. px
C. d<sub>xy</sub>
D. d<sub>z</sub><sup>2</sup>
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 = m<sub>e</sub>
Answer» B. r = n