Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 9 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 wave function of a particle in a box is given by ____________

A. A sin(kx)
B. A cos(kx)
C. Asin(kx) + Bcos(kx)
D. A sin(kx) B cos(kx)
Answer» D. A sin(kx) B cos(kx)
2.

What is the minimum Energy possessed by the particle in a box?

A. Zero
B. ( frac{ pi^2 hbar^2}{2mL^2} )
C. ( frac{ hbar^2}{2m} )
D. ( frac{ pi^2 hbar}{2m} )
Answer» D. ( frac{ pi^2 hbar}{2m} )
3.

Particle in a box of finite potential can never be at rest.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

When the Schrodinger equation is solved for E > Vo, the solutions will be __________

A. Non-oscillatory
B. Oscillatory Inside
C. Oscillatory Outside
D. Oscillatory inside as well as outside
Answer» E.
5.

For a particle inside a box of finite potential well, the particle is most stable at what position of x?

A. x > L
B. x < 0
C. 0 < x < L
D. Not stable in any state
Answer» D. Not stable in any state
6.

The Energy of the particle is proportional to ____________

A. n
B. n<sup>-1</sup>
C. n<sup>2</sup>
D. n<sup>-2</sup>
Answer» D. n<sup>-2</sup>
7.

When the particle strikes the wall of the well, it bounces off completely.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

The Schrodinger for the particle inside a finite potential well becomes ____________

A. x &gt; 0
B. x &lt; 0
C. 0 &lt; X &lt; L
D. x &gt; L
Answer» D. x &gt; L
9.

In a finite Potential well, the potential energy outside the box is ____________

A. Zero
B. Infinite
C. Constant
D. Variable
Answer» D. Variable