Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 15 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 Raman shift, related to force constant k and reduced mass μ, is given by ________

A. \(\frac{1}{2π}\sqrt{\frac{k}{μ}}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{2πc}\sqrt{\frac{k}{μ}}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{2π}\sqrt{\frac{μ}{k}}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{2πc}\sqrt{\frac{μ}{k}}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{1}{2π}\sqrt{\frac{μ}{k}}\)
2.

Infrared and Raman spectra are complementary to each other.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

For a particular vibrational mode to appear in the Raman spectrum, what must change?

A. Frequency of radiation
B. Intensity of radiation
C. Molecule’s shape
D. Molecule’s polarizability
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following lines are most intense?

A. Stokes lines
B. Rayleigh-scattered lines
C. Anti-strokes lines
D. All have same intensity
Answer» C. Anti-strokes lines
5.

The most commonly used laser for Raman spectroscopy is ___________

A. ND: YAG
B. Ruby laser
C. He-Ne laser
D. Semiconductor Laser
Answer» D. Semiconductor Laser
6.

Which of the following stands for the Rayleigh scattering in the Raman spectra shown below?

A. X
B. Y
C. Z
D. None
Answer» C. Z
7.

Raman lines are ________

A. Weak
B. Strong
C. Curved
D. Blurry
Answer» B. Strong
8.

The Rama shift generally lies between ________

A. 100 – 1000 cm-1
B. 100 – 2000 cm-1
C. 100 – 3000 cm-1
D. 100 – 4000 cm-1
Answer» E.
9.

The Raman spectrum is said to consist of Strokes lines when ________

A. Δv > 0
B. Δv < 0
C. Δv = 0
D. Does not depend on Δv
Answer» B. Δv < 0
10.

The change in frequency is due to the transition between vibrational or rotational energy levels.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

In Raman spectroscopy, the radiation lies in the ________

A. Microwave Region
B. Visible Region
C. UV Region
D. X-ray Region
Answer» C. UV Region
12.

How many degrees of freedom does a chemical compound of N atoms have?

A. 2N
B. 2N + 1
C. 3N
D. 3N + 1
Answer» D. 3N + 1
13.

Which of the following cannot be conserved during Raman scattering?

A. Total Energy
B. Momentum
C. Kinetic Energy
D. Electronic Energy
Answer» D. Electronic Energy
14.

The elastic scattering of photons is called as ______

A. Atmospheric scattering
B. Rayleigh Scattering
C. Conserved Scattering
D. Raman Scattering
Answer» C. Conserved Scattering
15.

Raman effect is scattering of ________

A. Atoms
B. Molecules
C. Protons
D. Photons
Answer» E.