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.

Identify X in the expression for Kinetic energy of recoil electron: (k_e=hv( frac{x(1-cos theta)}{1+x(1-cos theta)}) ).

A. hv/m<sub>o</sub>
B. hv/m<sub>o</sub>c
C. hv/m<sub>o</sub>c<sup>2</sup>
D. hv/c<sup>2</sup>
Answer» D. hv/c<sup>2</sup>
2.

In Compton scattering, if the incident photon has a wavelength of 0.2 nm and = 90 , the angle at which recoil electron appears is ___________

A. 30.12
B. 38.46
C. 44.57
D. 53.12
Answer» D. 53.12
3.

X-rays with wavelength 0.1 nm are scattered from a carbon block. The scattered radiations are viewed at right angles to the direction of incident beam. What is the Compton shift?

A. 0.0014 nm
B. 0.0024 nm
C. 0.0034 nm
D. 0.0044 nm
Answer» C. 0.0034 nm
4.

X rays of wavelength 0.15 nm are scattered from a block of carbon. What is the wavelength of X-rays scattered at 00?

A. 0.15 nm
B. 0.154 nm
C. 0.165 nm
D. 0.178 nm
Answer» B. 0.154 nm
5.

Visible Light rays can show Compton effect.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

The expression for Compton shift is _________

A. ( frac{h}{m_0 c}cos theta )
B. ( frac{h}{m_0 c}(1 cos theta) )
C. ( frac{h}{m_0 c}sin theta )
D. ( frac{h}{m_0 c}(1 sin theta) )
Answer» C. ( frac{h}{m_0 c}sin theta )
7.

What kind of photon is required for the Compton effect to occur?

A. Visible Light Photon
B. X-ray Photon
C. Infrared
D. UV Photon
Answer» C. Infrared
8.

The Compton effect can be explained on the basis of __________

A. Wave nature of light
B. Quantum theory of light
C. Ray optics
D. Wave optics
Answer» C. Ray optics
9.

What is the relation between the interaction parameter, b , and atomic radius, R, for the Compton Effect?

A. b &gt; R
B. b R
C. b &lt; R
D. No relation between b and R
Answer» C. b &lt; R