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 mass of a photon with wavelength 3.6 is _____________

A. 3.139 X 10<sup>-33</sup> kg
B. 4.139 X 10<sup>-33</sup> kg
C. 5.139 X 10<sup>-33</sup> kg
D. 6.139 X 10<sup>-33</sup> kg
Answer» E.
2.

An electron makes a transition from n = 7 state to n = 3 state in the hydrogen atom. What is the frequency of the emitted photon?

A. 2 X 10<sup>14</sup> Hz
B. 3 X 10<sup>14</sup> Hz
C. 4 X 10<sup>14</sup> Hz
D. 5 X 10<sup>14</sup> Hz
Answer» C. 4 X 10<sup>14</sup> Hz
3.

The wavelength of a photon is 5000 . The energy of the photon is ___

A. 3.47 eV
B. 2.41 eV
C. 6.78 eV
D. 2.12 eV
Answer» C. 6.78 eV
4.

What is the frequency of a photon having energy 2.1 X 10-30 J?

A. 3.1 X 10<sup>13</sup> Hz
B. 4.1 X 10<sup>13</sup> Hz
C. 5.1 X 10<sup>13</sup> Hz
D. 6.1 X 10<sup>13</sup> Hz
Answer» C. 5.1 X 10<sup>13</sup> Hz
5.

Which theory was first to consider that light requires no medium for its propagation?

A. Huygen s Wave Theory of Light
B. Maxwell s Electromagnetic Theory
C. Quantum theory of light
D. Corpuscular theory
Answer» C. Quantum theory of light
6.

Michaelson-Morley experiment ruled out the existence of __________

A. Luminiferous Ether
B. Wave nature of light
C. Particle nature of light
D. Corpuscles
Answer» B. Wave nature of light
7.

Huygen s wave theory of light considered light to be ____________

A. Made up of particles
B. Longitudinal Waves
C. Transverse Waves
D. Of dual nature
Answer» C. Transverse Waves
8.

Who gave the quantum theory of light?

A. Albert Einstein
B. Heisenberg
C. Michaelson Morley
D. Max Planck
Answer» E.
9.

How is light emitted?

A. Klystron valves
B. Radioactive decay of the nucleus
C. Transmission of high energy electrons from an excited state to a lower state
D. Acceleration of electrons
Answer» D. Acceleration of electrons