Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 8 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<sup>-29</sup> J
B. 4.9 X 10<sup>-29</sup> J
C. 5.9 X 10<sup>-29</sup> J
D. 6.9 X 10<sup>-29</sup> J
Answer» D. 6.9 X 10<sup>-29</sup> J
2.

Particle in a box can never be at rest.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

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.
4.

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

A. L
B. 2L
C. L/2
D. 3L
Answer» B. 2L
5.

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>
6.

The particle loses energy when it collides with the wall.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

The wave function of the particle lies in which region?

A. x &gt; 0
B. x &lt; 0
C. 0 &lt; X &lt; L
D. x &gt; L
Answer» D. x &gt; L
8.

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.