Photoelectric Effect NEET Questions

Photoelectric Effect MCQ Questions

13.
In the photoelectric effect apparatus, the function of the commutator is to:
A.
Convert AC to DC
B.
Reverse the polarity of the emitter and collector plates
C.
Measure the photocurrent
D.
Filter out unwanted frequencies
ANSWER :
B. Reverse the polarity of the emitter and collector plates
14.
Which of the following metals has the highest work function?
A.
Cesium
B.
Potassium
C.
Sodium
D.
Platinum
ANSWER :
D. Platinum
15.
In a photoelectric setup, the photocurrent is measured by:
A.
A galvanometer for high currents
B.
A microammeter
C.
An electroscope
D.
A voltmeter
ANSWER :
B. A microammeter
16.
The stopping potential in a photoelectric experiment is directly proportional to:
A.
Intensity of incident light
B.
Frequency of incident light
C.
Work function of the metal
D.
Number of photoelectrons emitted
ANSWER :
B. Frequency of incident light
17.
The intensity of light in a photoelectric experiment is varied by:
A.
Changing the distance between the source and the emitter
B.
Using different colored filters
C.
Heating the source
D.
Changing the applied voltage
ANSWER :
A. Changing the distance between the source and the emitter
18.
Which of the following statements is true about the photoelectric effect?
A.
It supports the wave nature of light
B.
It supports the particle nature of light
C.
It contradicts quantum theory
D.
It is independent of the metal used
ANSWER :
B. It supports the particle nature of light