Electron emission from a metallic surface by application of light

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71.

The symbol of SI unit of inductance is H. It stands for:

  • Holm

  • Halogen

  • Henry

  • Hertz


72.

In a vacuum, a five-rupee coin, a feather of a sparrow bird and a mango are dropped simultaneously from the same height. The time taken by them to reach the bottom is t1 t2 and t3 respectively. In this situation, we will observe that:

  • t > t2 > t3

  • t > t3 > t2

  • t > t1 > t2

  • t = t2 = t3


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73.

Electron emission from a metallic surface by application of light is known as:

  • Thermionic emission

  • Photoelectric emissior

  • High field emission

  • Autoelectronic emission


B.

Photoelectric emissior

The process by which free electrons are emitted from the metal surface by the application of light is called photoelectric emission. It is also defined as, the process by which free electrons are released from the metal when it absorbs light energy.


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74.

How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?

  • About 4 minutes

  • About 8 minutes

  • About 24 minutes

  • About 24 hours


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75.

Radioactivity is measured by:

  • GM Counter

  • Polarimeter

  • Calorimeter

  • Colorimeter


76.

The mirrors used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles are:

  • Concave

  • Convex

  • Cylindrical

  • Plane


77.

Which one ofthe following waves is used for detecting forgery in currency notes?

  • Ultraviolet waves

  • Infrared waves

  • Radio waves

  • Microwaves


78.

The majority charge carriers in a p-type semiconductor are:

  • free electrons

  • conduction electrons

  • ions

  • holes


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79.

Concave mirror is used in headlights of vehicles, because it:

  • focuses light from the bulb onto nearby vehicles

  • sends parallel rays

  • fits well into the shape of the headlight

  • is cheaper than other mirrors


80.

If some object is weighed when submerged in water, what will happen to its weight compared to its weight in air?

  • Increase

  • Decrease

  • Remain exactly the same

  • Increase or decrease cannot be predicted


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