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The document is a physics quiz focused on atomic models, specifically covering topics such as α particle scattering, the photoelectric effect, and Rutherford's atomic model. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer prompts, and calculations related to the behavior of particles and light. The quiz assesses understanding of fundamental concepts in atomic physics and experimental setups.

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Physics E2 Quiz

The document is a physics quiz focused on atomic models, specifically covering topics such as α particle scattering, the photoelectric effect, and Rutherford's atomic model. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer prompts, and calculations related to the behavior of particles and light. The quiz assesses understanding of fundamental concepts in atomic physics and experimental setups.

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Physics quiz (E2 Ch.

1 Atomic model)

Name: _________________________________________( )

Class: _______

Marks: ____/24

Section B : Atomic World

Answer all questions below.

1. An α particle is directed to a thin gold foil. It is deflected by a gold nucleus and moves along the path as
shown. The position of the gold nucleus is NOT shown in the figure.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?


(1) The gold nucleus is in region A.
(2) The change in momentum of the α particle will be very small if it collides with an electron, instead
of the gold nucleus.
(3) The K.E. of the α particle is at a minimum when it is the closest to the gold nucleus.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only A B C D

2. Which of the following best explains the way that the α particles are deflected in Rutherford’s α-particle
scattering experiment?
A. Most of the mass of a gold atom is concentrated in a tiny volume at the centre.
B. Electrons are unevenly distributed inside a gold atom
C. There is gravitational force between the α particles and the gold nucleus.
D. Many electrons orbit a gold nucleus. A B C D

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3. A photocell is connected in a circuit as shown. Monochromatic light is directed onto the metal plate and
a photoelectric current is produced. The stopping potential is defined as the potential different across the
metal plate and the collected just enough to cease the current.

Which of the following changes to the set-up would give a smaller stopping potential?

(1) Light of a longer wavelength is directed onto the metal plate.

(2) Light of a smaller intensity is directed onto the metal plate.

(3) A metal plate of larger work function is used in the photocell.

A. (1) only

B. (3) only

C. (1) and (2) only


A B C D
D. (1) and (3) only

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4. Which of the following about scattering experiments are correct?

(1) In scattering experiments, particles are made to hit a target.

(2) Scattering experiments are commonly used to search for new particles.

(3) Bohr’s model of the hydrogen atom was proposed to explain the results of scattering experiments.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only


A B C D
D. (1), (2) and (3)

5. Some α particles are directed towards a gold nucleus. Which of the following are their possible paths?

A. p and q only
B. p and r only
C. r and q only
A B C D
D. p, q and r

6. Which of the following statements are correct according to Rutherford’s atomic model?
(1) Almost all the mass of the atom are concentrated at the nucleus.
(2) Almost all charges of an atom are concentrated at the nucleus.
(3) Electrons orbit around the nucleus.
A. (1) and (2)
B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (3) A B C D
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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7. The figure shows a simplified set-up of the α particle scattering experiment, which was carried out in a
vacuum. α particles were emitted through a narrow slit to strike on a thin gold foil. The detector was a
microscope with a fluorescent screen in the front.

(a) Explain briefly


(i) why a lead box with a narrow slit was used. (1 mark)

(ii) why the experiment was performed in a vacuum. (1 mark)

(b) In the above experiment, most of the α particles emitted were detected at A, and a small number were
detected in various positions around the foil, such as B, C and D. This experiment led to Rutherford’s
atomic model. Describe this model. (4 marks)

(c) How would the number of α particles detected at A be affected if the thickness of the foil were
increased to 1 mm? (1 mark)

(d) State another type of detector which can detect α particles. (1 mark)

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8. The set-up in Figure 2.1 is used to study the photoelectric effect. Monochromatic light of certain frequency is

incident on the metal surface and the current is recorded. When the e.m.f. of the power supply is varied, the

current changes as shown in Figure 2.2.

monochromatic light

collector metal plate

power supply

Figure 2.1

I /  10−8 A

V/V
−2 −1 0 1 2

Figure 2.2

(a) When the e.m.f. is reduced from 0 V gradually, the current measured decreases. Explain this phenomenon.

(2 marks)

(b) The wavelength and intensity of light used are 400 nm and 0.02 W m−2 respectively. The area of the metal

surface receiving light is 2  10−4 m2.

(i) Estimate the number of photons hitting the metal surface in one second. (3 marks)

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(ii) Find the percentage of photons that are absorbed by electrons. (2 marks)

(c) Monochromatic light of shorter wavelength but the same intensity is used then.

(i) How would the answer to (b)(i) change? Explain your answer briefly. (2 marks)

(ii) How would the maximum current change? (1 mark)

END OF QUIZ

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