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Quiz 28: Quantum Physics
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Question 21
Short Answer
A metallic surface is illuminated with light of wavelength 400 nm. If the work function for this metal is 2.40 eV, what is the maximum kinetic energy of the ejected electrons, in electron-volts? (1 eV = 1.60 × 10
-19
J, c = 3.00 × 10
8
m/s, h = 6.626 × 10
-34
J ? s)
Question 22
Multiple Choice
A laser pulse of duration 25 ms has a total energy of 1.4 J. If the wavelength of this radiation is 567 nm, how many photons are emitted in one pulse? (c = 3.00 × 10
8
m/s, h = 6.626 × 10
-34
J ∙ s)
Question 23
Multiple Choice
For what wavelength does a 100-mW laser beam deliver 1.6 × 10
17
photons in one second? (c = 3.0 × 10
8
m/s, h = 6.626 × 10
-34
J ∙ s)
Question 24
Multiple Choice
A metal has a work function of 4.50 eV. Find the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons if light of wavelength 250 nm shines on the metal. (1 eV = 1.60 × 10
-19
J, c = 3.00 × 10
8
m/s, h = 6.626 × 10
-34
J ∙ s)
Question 25
Multiple Choice
Gamma rays are photons with very high energy. What is the wavelength of a gamma-ray photon with energy 7.7 × 10
-13
J? (c = 3.0 × 10
8
m/s, h = 6.626 × 10
-34
J ∙ s)
Question 26
Multiple Choice
A laser emits a pulse of light that lasts 10 ns. The light has a wavelength of 690 nm, and each pulse has an energy of 480 mJ. How many photons are emitted in each pulse? (c = 3.0 × 10
8
m/s, h = 6.626 × 10
-34
J ? s)