Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Give the unit of work function.

A. Electron volt
B. Joule
C. Hertz
D. Watt
Answer» B. Joule
2.

Two metals A and B have work functions 4 eV and 10 eV respectively. Which metal has a higher threshold wavelength?

A. Metal A
B. Metal B
C. Both
D. Neither
Answer» B. Metal B
3.

Photoelectric emission is possible at all frequencies.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which radiations will be most effective for the emission of electrons from a metallic surface?

A. Microwaves
B. X rays
C. Ultraviolet
D. Infrared
Answer» D. Infrared
5.

Why are alkali metals most suited as photo-sensitive metals?

A. High frequency
B. Zero rest mass
C. High work function
D. Low work function
Answer» E.
6.

What happens to the wavelength of a photon after it collides with an electron?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D. Infinite
Answer» B. Decreases
7.

If the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is doubled, what will happen to the energy of photons?

A. Remains the same
B. Doubled
C. Halved
D. Infinite
Answer» D. Infinite
8.

Which photon is more energetic: A red one or a violet one?

A. Both
B. Red
C. Violet
D. Neither
Answer» D. Neither