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An electron transition takes place from excited state to ground state in hydrogen atom, then
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Bohr's second postulate implies quantisation of
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The radius of first orbit in hydrogen atom is $5.3 \times 10^{-11}$ m. The kinetic energy $E_K$, potential energy $E_P$ and total energy $E_T$ of electron in first orbit are
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If the radius of first Bohr orbit is $r$, then the radius of the second Bohr orbit will be

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$$ \text { Match the following types of nuclei with examples shown } $$

$$ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \text { Column-I } & \text { Column-II } \\ \hline \text { A. Isotopes } & \text { i. } \mathrm{Li}^7, \mathrm{Be}^7 \\ \hline \text { B. Isobars } & \text { ii. }{ }_8 \mathrm{O}^{18},{ }_9 \mathrm{~F}^{19} \\ \hline \text { C. Isotopes } & \text { iii. }{ }_1 \mathrm{H}^1,{ }_1 \mathrm{H}^2 \\ \hline \end{array} $$

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with reference of 'Nuclear force'?

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In alpha particle scattering experiment, if $v$ is the initial velocity of the particle, then the distance of closest approach is $d$. If the velocity is doubled, then the distance of closest approach becomes

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The ratio of area of first excited state to ground state of orbit of hydrogen atom is

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The ratio of volume of $\mathrm{Al}^{27}$ nucleus to its surface area is (Given, $R_0=1.2 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~m}$)

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Consider the nuclear fission reaction ${ }_0^1 n+{ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U} \longrightarrow{ }_{56}^{144} \mathrm{Ba}+{ }_{36}^{89} \mathrm{Kr}+3{ }_0^1 n$. Assuming all the kinetic energy is carried away by the fast neutrons only and total binding energies of ${ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U},{ }_{56}^{144} \mathrm{Ba}$ and ${ }_{36}^{89} \mathrm{Kr}$ to be $1800 \mathrm{MeV}, 1200$ MeV and 780 MeV respectively, the average kinetic energy carried by each fast neutron is (in MeV)

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The natural logarithm of the activity $R$ of a radioactive sample varies with time $t$ as shown. At $t=0$, there are $N_0$ undecayed nuclei. Then, $N_0$ is equal to [Take $e^2=7.5$ ]

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In the Rutherford's alpha scattering experiment, as the impact parameter increases, the scattering angle of the alpha particle

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Three energy levels of hydrogen atom and the corresponding wavelength of the emitted radiation due to different electron transition are as shown. Then,

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A radioactive sample has half-life of 3 years. The time required for the activity of the sample to reduce to $$\frac{1}{5}$$th of its initial value is about

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In the following equation representing $$\beta^{-}$$ decay, the number of neutrons in the nucleus $$X$$ is

$${ }_{83}^{210} \mathrm{Bi} \longrightarrow X+e^{-1}+\bar{v}$$

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A nucleus with mass number 220 initially at rest emits an alpha particle. If the $$Q$$ value of reaction is $$5.5 ~\mathrm{MeV}$$. Calculate the value of kinetic energy of alpha particle

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The radius of hydrogen atom in the ground state is 0.53$$\mathop A\limits^o $$. After collision with an electron, it is found to have a radius of 2.12$$\mathop A\limits^o $$, the principal quantum number $$n$$ of the final state of the atom is

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In accordance with the Bohr's model, the quantum number that characterises the Earth's revolution around the Sun in an orbit of radius $$1.5 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{~m}$$ with orbital speed $$3 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$$ is [given, mass of Earth $$=6 \times 10^{24} \mathrm{~kg}$$]

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If an electron is revolving in its Bohr orbit having Bohr radius of 0.529$$\mathop A\limits^o $$, then the radius of third orbit is

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Binding energy of a nitrogen nucleus $$\left[{ }_7^{14} \mathrm{~N}\right]$$, given $$m\left[{ }_7^{14} \mathrm{~N}\right]=14.00307 \mathrm{u}$$

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Which of the following radiations is deflected by electric field?

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A nuclear reactor delivers a power of $$10^9 \mathrm{~W}$$, the amount of fuel consumed by the reactor in one hour is

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Energy of an electron in the second orbit of hydrogen atom is $$E_2$$. The energy of electron in the third orbit of $$\mathrm{He}^{+}$$ will be

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The figure shows standing de-Broglie waves due to the revolution of electron in a certain orbit of hydrogen atom. Then, the expression for the orbit radius is (All notations have their usual meanings)

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An electron in an excited state of $$\mathrm{Li}^{2+}$$ ion has angular momentum $$\frac{3 h}{2 \pi}$$. The de-Broglie wavelength of electron in this state is $$p \pi a_0$$ (where, $$a_0=$$ Bohr radius). The value of $$p$$ is

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Which graph in the following diagram correctly represents the potential energy of a pair of nucleons as a function of their separation?

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In a nuclear reactor heavy nuclei is not used as moderators because

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The period of revolution of an electron revolving in nth orbit of $$\mathrm{H}$$-atom is proportional to

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Angular momentum of an electron in hydrogen atom is $$\frac{3 h}{2 \pi}$$ ($$h$$ is the Planck's constant). The KE of the electron is

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A beam of fast moving alpha particles were directed towards a thin film of gold. The parts $$A, B$$ and $$C$$ of the transmitted and reflected beams corresponding to the incident parts $$A, B$$ and $$C$$ of the beam are shown in the adjoining diagram. The number of alpha particles in

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Two protons are kept at a separation of $$10 \mathrm{~nm}$$. Let $$F_n$$ and $$F_e$$ the nuclear force and the electromagnetic force between them

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During a $$\beta^{-}$$-decay

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A radio-active elements has half-life of 15 years. What is the fraction that will decay in 30 years?

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Which one of the following nuclei has shorter mean life?

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In Rutherford experiment, for head-on collision of $$\alpha$$-particles with a gold nucleus, the impact parameter is

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Frequency of revolution of an electron revolving in $$n$$th orbit of $$\mathrm{H}$$-atom is proportional to

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A hydrogen atom is ground state absorbs $$10.2 \mathrm{~eV}$$ of energy. The orbital angular momentum of the electron is increased by

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The end product of decay of $${ }_{90} \mathrm{Th}^{232}$$ is $${ }_{82} \mathrm{~Pb}^{208}$$. The number of $$\alpha$$ and $$\beta$$ particles emitted are respectively

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The energy equivalent to a substance of mass 1 g is
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The half-life of tritium is 12.5 years. What mass of tritium of initial mass 64 mg will remain undecayed after 50 years?
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The total energy of an electron revolving in the second orbit of hydrogen atom is
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The period of revolution of an electron in the ground state of hydrogen atom is $T$. The period of revolution of the electron in the first excited state is
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The particle emitted in the decay of ${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}$ to ${ }_{92}^{234} \mathrm{U}$
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The mass defect of ${ }_2^4 \mathrm{He}$ is 0.03 u . The binding energy per nucleon of helium (in MeV) is
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The energy (in eV ) required to excite an electron from $n=2$ to $n=4$ state in hydrogen atom is
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In a nuclear reactor, the function of the moderator is to decreases
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The scientist who is credited with the discovery of 'nucleus' in an atom is
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