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Topic 1 : Photon

1. ⇒  (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift )

If a source of electromagnetic radiation having power 15   kW produces 10 16 photons per second, the radiation belongs to a part of spectrum is.

(Take Planck constant h = 6 × 10 34 Js )

(A) Gamma rays

(B) Radio waves

(C) Micro waves

(D) Ultraviolet rays

Correct answer is option A

 Energy of one photon  =  Power   Photon frequency  E = h v = 15 × 10 3 10 16 v = 15 × 10 13 6 × 10 34 = 2.5 × 10 21

So gamma Rays.


2. ⇒ (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift)

An atom absorbs a photon of wavelength 500   nm and emits another photon of wavelength 600   nm . The net energy absorbed by the atom in this process is n × 10 4   eV . The value of n is __________. [Assume the atom to be stationary during the absorption and emission process] (Take h = 6.6 × 10 34   Js and c = 3 × 10 8   m / s )

correct answer is 4125

# Explanation

The energy E of a photon is related to its wavelength λ by the formula:

E = h c λ

where h is Planck's constant and c is the speed of light. In this problem, we are given that an atom absorbs a photon of wavelength λ 1 = 500   nm and emits another photon of wavelength λ 2 = 600   nm . We can use the formula above to calculate the energy absorbed by the atom:

Energy   absorbed = E 1 E 2 = h c λ 1 h c λ 2 = h c ( 1 λ 1 1 λ 2 )

Substituting the given values for h and c , we get:

Energy   absorbed = 6.6 × 10 34   J s 3 × 10 8   m / s ( 1 500 × 10 9   m 1 600 × 10 9   m )

Simplifying this expression, we get:

Energy   absorbed = 6.6 × 10 20   J

We need to express this energy in electron volts (eV), which is a more convenient unit for atomic and molecular energies. To do this, we can divide the energy in joules by the charge of an electron:

Energy   absorbed   in   eV = 6.6 × 10 20   J 1.6 × 10 19   C / eV = 0.4125   eV

Finally, we can express the net energy absorbed in terms of the given value of n , as follows:

n × 10 4   eV = 0.4125   eV

Solving for n , we get:

n = 0.4125 10 4 = 4125

Therefore, the value of n is 4125 .

3. ⇒ (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift)

A monochromatic light is incident on a hydrogen sample in ground state. Hydrogen atoms absorb a fraction of light and subsequently emit radiation of six different wavelengths. The frequency of incident light is x × 10 15   Hz . The value of x is ____________.

(Given h = 4.25 × 10 15   eVs )

correct answer is 3

# Explanation

When a monochromatic light is incident on hydrogen atoms in the ground state (n = 1), the hydrogen atoms can absorb energy and transition to higher energy levels. When the atoms return to lower energy levels, they emit radiation of different wavelengths corresponding to the energy differences between the energy levels.

The energy levels of the hydrogen atom are given by the formula:

E n = 13.6   eV n 2

where E n is the energy of the nth level and n is the principal quantum number.

Since the hydrogen atoms emit radiation of six different wavelengths, there must be six different transitions from the excited states back to lower energy levels.

The six transitions correspond to the following energy level changes:

  1. From n = 2 to n = 1
  2. From n = 3 to n = 1
  3. From n = 3 to n = 2
  4. From n = 4 to n = 1
  5. From n = 4 to n = 2
  6. From n = 4 to n = 3

The highest energy level involved is n = 4. Therefore, the incident light must have a frequency high enough to excite the hydrogen atoms from the ground state (n = 1) to n = 4.

The energy difference between these levels is:

Δ E = E 4 E 1 = 13.6   eV 4 2 13.6   eV 1 2 = 0.85   eV + 13.6   eV = 12.75   eV

The frequency of the incident light is related to the energy difference by the equation:

Δ E = h ν

where h is the Planck's constant and ν is the frequency.

Now, we can solve for the frequency:

ν = Δ E h = 12.75   eV 4.25 × 10 15   eVs = 3 × 10 15   Hz

So, the value of x is 3.

4. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift )

A parallel beam of light of wavelength 900   nm and intensity 100 Wm 2 is incident on a surface perpendicular to the beam. The number of photons crossing 1   Cm 2 area perpendicular to the beam in one second is :

(A) 3 × 10 16

(B) 4.5 × 10 16

(C) 4.5 × 10 17

(D) 4.5 × 10 20

Correct answer is option B

L = 900 nm

I = 100 W/m2

A = 10 4

P = 10 2 W

Number of photons incident per second

= 10 2 λ h c

= 9 × 10 11 × 10 2 6.63 × 10 34 × 3 × 10 8 4.5 × 10 16


5. ⇒  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift )

A source of monochromatic light liberates 9 ⨯ 1020 photon per second with wavelength 600 nm when operated at 400 W. The number of photons emitted per second with wavelength of 800 nm by the source of monochromatic light operating at same power will be :

(A) 12 1020

(B) 6 ⨯ 1020

(C) 9 ⨯ 1020

(D) 24 ⨯ 1020

Correct answer is option A

As we know

I = E A t = n h v A t n t = I A λ h C n t = ρ λ h c n t = ρ λ ( n t ) 2 = ( n t ) 1 × p 2 λ 2 p 1 λ 1 = 9 × 10 20 × P P × 800 600 = 12 × 10 20


6. ⇒ (JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift )

A free electron of 2.6 eV energy collides with a H+ ion. This results in the formation of a hydrogen atom in the first excited state and a photon is released. Find the frequency of the emitted photon. (h = 6.6 × 10 34 Js)

(A) 1.45 × 1016 MHz

(B) 0.19 × 1015 MHz

(C) 1.45 × 109 MHz

(D) 9.0 × 1027 MHz

Correct answer is option C

For every large distance P.E. = 0

& total energy = 2.6 + 0 = 2.6 eV

Finally in first excited state of H atom total energy = 3.4 eV

Loss in total energy = 2.6 ( 3.4) = 6 eV

It is emitted as photon

λ = 1240 6 = 206 nm

f = 3 × 10 8 206 × 10 9 = 1.45 × 1015 Hz

= 1.45 × 109 Hz


7. ⇒ (JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift )

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Two photons having equal linear momenta have equal wavelengths.

Statement II : If the wavelength of photon is decreased, then the momentum and energy of a photon will also decrease.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

(D) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Correct answer is option D

As we know, λ = h p = h 2 m K

If linear momenta of two photons are equal, then their wavelengths is also equal.

Also, if the wavelength is decreased, then the momentum and energy of photon will increase.

Hence, option (d) is correct.



8. ⇒ (JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot )

Two sources of light emit X-rays of wavelength 1 nm and visible light of wavelength 500 nm, respectively. Both the sources emit light of the same power 200 W. The ratio of the number density of photons of X-rays to the number density of photons of the visible light of the given wavelengths is :

(A) 1 500

(B) 500

(C) 250

(D) 1 250

Correct answer is option A

Given, wavelength of x ray ( λ 1) = 1 nm

And wavelength of visible light ( λ 2) = 500 nm

we know, Power ( P ) = n h c λ

As P = constant and h, c also constant

So, n λ = c o n s t a n t

n 1 n 2 = λ 1 λ 2 = 1 n m 500 n m = 1 500



9. ⇒ (JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th April Evening Slot )

A 2 mW laser operates at wavelength of 500 nm. The number of photons that will be emitted per second is : [Given Planck's constant h = 6.6 × 10–34 Js, speed of light c = 3.0 × 108 m/s]

(A) 5 × 1015

(B) 1.5 × 1016

(C) 1 × 1016

(D) 2 × 1016

Correct answer is option A

2 × 10 3 = h c λ d n d t

d n d t = 2 × 10 3 λ h c

= 2 × 10 3 × 500 × 10 9 6.6 × 10 34 × 3 × 10 8

= 1000 6.6 × 3 × 10 = 5 × 10 15



10. ⇒ (JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot )

In a Frank-Hertz experiment, an electron of energy 5.6 eV passes through mercury vapour and emerges with an energy 0.7 eV. The minimum wavelength of photons emitted by mercury atoms is close to :

(A) 2020 nm

(B) 250 nm

(C) 1700 nm

(D) 220 nm

Correct answer is option B

The minimum wavelength of emitted photons is

λ = 1240 5.6 0.7 n m = 250 nm



11. ⇒ (JEE Main 2017 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot )

A Laser light of wavelength 660 nm is used to weld Retina detachment. If a Laser pulse of width 60 ms and power 0.5 kW is used the approximate number of photons in the pulse are :

[Take Planck's constant h = 6.62 × 10 34 Js]

(A) 1020

(B) 1018

(C) 1022

(D) 1019

Correct answer is option A

The power of the given laser light is expressed as

P = n h c λ t

from which the number of photons per second is given by

n = P ( λ t h c ) = ( 5 × 10 2 ) × [ ( 660 × 10 9 ) ( 60 × 10 3 ) ( 6.6 × 10 34 ) ( 3 × 10 8 ) ]

= 100 × 10 18 = 10 20



12. ⇒ (AIEEE 2010 )

If a source of power 4 k W produces 10 20 photons/second, the radiation belongs to a part of the spectrum called

(A) X - rays

(B) ultraviolet rays

(C) Microwaves

(D) γ - rays

Correct answer is option A

Power, P = n h v t

v = P × t n h

= 4 × 10 3 × 1 10 20 × 6.63 × 10 34 = 6 × 10 16 H z



13. ⇒ (AIEEE 2007 )

Photon of frequency v has a momentum associated with it. If c is the velocity of light, the momentum is

(A) h v / c

(B) v / c

(C) h v c

(D) h v / c 2

Correct answer is option A

Energy of a photon of frequency v is given by E = h v .

Also, E = m c 2 , m c 2 = h v

m c = h v C p = h v c



14. ⇒ (AIEEE 2005 )

A photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1 m away. When the same source of light is placed 1 2 m away, the number of electrons emitted by photo-cathode would

(A) increases by a factor of 4

(B) decreases by a factor of 4

(C) increases by a factor of 2

(D) decreases by a factor of 2

Correct answer is option A

I 1 r 2 ; I 1 I 2 = ( r 2 r 1 ) 2 = 1 4

I 2 4 times I 1

When intensity becomes 4 times, no. of photoelectrons emitted would increase by 4 times, since number of electrons emitted per second is directly proportional to intensity.