Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 11 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.

Calculate the Zero-point energy for a particle in an infinite potential well for an electron confined to a 1 nm atom.

A. 3.9 X 10-29 J
B. 4.9 X 10-29 J
C. 5.9 X 10-29 J
D. 6.9 X 10-29 J
Answer» D. 6.9 X 10-29 J
2.

The wave function for which quantum state is shown in the figure?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
3.

The wave function of a particle in a box is given by ____________

A. \(\sqrt{\frac{2}{L}}sin\frac{nx}{L}\)
B. \(\sqrt{\frac{2}{L}}sin\frac{n\pi x}{L}\)
C. \(\sqrt{\frac{2}{L}}sin\frac{x}{L}\)
D. \(\sqrt{\frac{2}{L}}sin\frac{\pi x}{L}\)
Answer» C. \(\sqrt{\frac{2}{L}}sin\frac{x}{L}\)
4.

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

A. Zero
B. \(\frac{\pi^2\hbar^2}{2mL^2}\)
C. \(\frac{\pi^2\hbar^2}{2mL}\)
D. \(\frac{\pi^2\hbar}{2mL}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{\pi^2\hbar^2}{2mL}\)
5.

Particle in a box can never be at rest.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

The Eigen value of a particle in a box is ___________

A. L/2
B. 2/L
C. \(\sqrt{L/2}\)
D. \(\sqrt{2/L}\)
Answer» E.
7.

For a particle inside a box, the potential is maximum at x = ___________

A. L
B. 2L
C. L/2
D. 3L
Answer» B. 2L
8.

The Energy of the particle is proportional to __________

A. n
B. n-1
C. n2
D. n-2
Answer» D. n-2
9.

The particle loses energy when it collides with the wall.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

The wave function of the particle lies in which region?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. 0 < X < L
D. x > L
Answer» D. x > L
11.

The walls of a particle in a box are supposed to be ____________

A. Small but infinitely hard
B. Infinitely large but soft
C. Soft and Small
D. Infinitely hard and infinitely large
Answer» E.