JEE AdvancedPhysicsDual Nature of RadiationMCQ+3 / −1
Some laws/processes are given in Column I. Match these with the physical phenomena given in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening appropriate bubbles in the 4 4 matrix given in the ORS.
| Column I | Column II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Transition between two atomic energy levels | (P) | Characteristic X-rays |
| (B) | Electron emission from a material | (Q) | Photoelectric effect |
| (C) | Mosley's law | (R) | Hydrogen spectrum |
| (D) | Change of photon energy into kinetic energy of electrons | (S) | -decay |
- AA (P); B (Q); C (P); D (Q)
- BA (R); B (Q, S); C (P); D (Q, P)
- CA (P, R); B (Q, S); C (P); D (Q)
- DA (P, R); B (Q, S); C (Q); D (P)
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Correct answer: C
This is a matching-type question where we need to associate the laws/processes in Column I with the corresponding physical phenomena in Column II. Let's analyze each item in Column I one by one.
Step 1: Analyze Column I (A) - Transition between two atomic energy levels
- A transition of an electron between two discrete energy levels within an atom results in the emission or absorption of a photon. The energy of the photon is equal to the energy difference between the two levels, i.e., .
- (P) Characteristic X-rays: These are produced when an electron from a higher energy level (e.g., L-shell) makes a transition to a lower energy level (e.g., K-shell) to fill a vacancy. This is a transition between two atomic energy levels.
- (R) Hydrogen spectrum: The spectral lines (like Lyman, Balmer series) in the hydrogen spectrum are produced when an electron in a hydrogen atom de-excites from a higher energy level () to a lower energy level (), emitting a photon. This is also a transition between two atomic energy levels.
- Therefore, (A) matches with both (P) and (R).
Step 2: Analyze Column I (B) - Electron emission from a material
- This phrase describes processes where electrons are ejected from a substance.
- (Q) Photoelectric effect: This is the phenomenon where electrons are emitted from a material (usually a metal) when electromagnetic radiation, such as light, hits the material. This perfectly matches the description.
- (S) -decay: This is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (a fast, energetic electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus. Since the nucleus is part of the material, this is also a form of electron emission from a material.
- Other phenomena like thermionic emission also fit this description but are not listed.
- Therefore, (B) matches with both (Q) and (S).
Step 3: Analyze Column I (C) - Mosley's law
- Mosley's law is an empirical law concerning the characteristic X-rays emitted by atoms. It states that the square root of the frequency () of the emitted X-ray is approximately proportional to the atomic number () of the element. The formula is given by , where 'a' and 'b' are constants that depend on the type of X-ray line (e.g., K, L).
- (P) Characteristic X-rays: Mosley's law is exclusively related to characteristic X-rays.
- Therefore, (C) matches only with (P).
Step 4: Analyze Column I (D) - Change of photon energy into kinetic energy of electrons
- This describes a process where a photon is absorbed and its energy is transferred to an electron, which then possesses kinetic energy.
- (Q) Photoelectric effect: This is the quintessential example of this process. According to Einstein's photoelectric equation, , the energy of the incident photon () is converted into the work function () to free the electron and the maximum kinetic energy () of the emitted electron.
- Therefore, (D) matches with (Q).
Step 5: Consolidate the matches and select the correct option
Based on the analysis above, we have the following matches:
- A (P), (R)
- B (Q), (S)
- C (P)
- D (Q)
Now, let's compare these matches with the given options:
- A: A (P); B (Q); C (P); D (Q) - Incorrect because it misses AR and BS.
- B: A (R); B (Q, S); C (P); D (Q, P) - Incorrect because it misses AP and incorrectly includes DP.
- C: A (P, R); B (Q, S); C (P); D (Q) - This option perfectly matches our derived set of correspondences.
- D: A (P, R); B (Q, S); C (Q); D (P) - Incorrect because CQ and DP are wrong.
Thus, the correct option is C.
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