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  1. In the spectrum of hydrogen, the ratio of the longest wavelength in the Lyman series to the longest wavelength in the Balmer series is









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    ​For Lyman series (2 → 1)

    1
    = R1 -
    1
    =
    3R
    λL224

    For Balmer series  (3 → 2)
    1
    = R
    1
    -
    1
    =
    5R
    λB4936


    =
    4
    λL
    3R
    λB
    36
    5R

    Correct Option: D

    ​For Lyman series (2 → 1)

    1
    = R1 -
    1
    =
    3R
    λL224

    For Balmer series  (3 → 2)
    1
    = R
    1
    -
    1
    =
    5R
    λB4936


    =
    4
    λL
    3R
    λB
    36
    5R


  1. In a Rutherford scattering experiment when a projectile of charge Z1 and mass M1approaches a target nucleus of charge Z2 and mass M2, the distance of closest approach is r0. The energy of the projectile is​​









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    The kinetic energy of the projectile is given by

    1
    mv2 =
    Ze(2e)
    =
    Z1 Z2
    24πε0r04πε0r0

    Thus energy of the projectile is directly proportional to Z1, Z2

    Correct Option: A

    The kinetic energy of the projectile is given by

    1
    mv2 =
    Ze(2e)
    =
    Z1 Z2
    24πε0r04πε0r0

    Thus energy of the projectile is directly proportional to Z1, Z2



  1. Who indirectly determined the mass of the electron by measuring the charge of the electron?









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    Thomson

    Correct Option: D

    Thomson


  1. J.J. Thomson’s experiment demonstrated that









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    Cathode rays are streams of negatively charged ions

    Correct Option: B

    Cathode rays are streams of negatively charged ions



  1. ​In Rutherford scattering experiment, what will be the correct angle for α-scattering for an impact parameter, b = 0 ?









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    Impact parameter for Rutherford scattering experiment,

    b =
    Ze2 cot(θ/2)
    = 0 ⇒ cot(θ/2) = 0
    4π∊0ki

    θ
    = 90° or θ = 180°
    2

    Correct Option: D

    Impact parameter for Rutherford scattering experiment,

    b =
    Ze2 cot(θ/2)
    = 0 ⇒ cot(θ/2) = 0
    4π∊0ki

    θ
    = 90° or θ = 180°
    2