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Question 41: easy

Assertion (A): Anode of Coolidge tube gets heated up at time of emission of X-rays.


Reason (R): The anode of Coolidge tube is made of a material of high melting point.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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When high-energy electrons strike the anode in an X-ray tube, most of their kinetic energy (around 99%) is converted into heat, causing the anode to get very hot. So (A) is true. Because of this extreme heating, the anode is made from materials with a high melting point, like Tungsten, to withstand the temperature. So (R) is true. However, (R) describes a design choice made due to the heating, not the explanation for why heating occurs. Hence, (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

Question 42: easy

Assertion (A): In a Bohr’s atom, frequency of revolution of an electron in its orbit is same as frequency of spectral line, for transition between large quantum numbers.


Reason (R): As Principal quantum number increases in a Bohr’s atom, energy gap between the energy levels decreases.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true due to the correspondence principle where for large \(n\), \(f_{\text{rev}} \propto 1/n^3\) and \(f_{\text{spectral}} \propto 1/n^3\).


Reason (R) is true because \(E_n \propto -1/n^2\), so \(Delta E = |E_{n+1} - E_n| \propto 1/n^3\). Reason (R) correctly explains why the spectral lines become closer, aligning with the classical revolution frequency for large \(n\).

Question 43: easy

Assertion (A): When the speed of an electron increases its specific charge decreases.


Reason (R): Specific charge is the ratio of the mass to charge.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true: relativistic mass \(m = m_0 \sqrt{1-v^2/c^2}\) increases with speed \(v\), so specific charge \(q/m\) decreases. Reason (R) is false because specific charge is defined as the ratio of charge to mass (\(q/m\)), not mass to charge.

Question 44: easy

Assertion (A): A beam of charged particles is employed in the treatment of cancer.


Reason (R): Charged particles on passing through a material medium lose their energy by causing ionization of the atoms along their path.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true; charged particle therapy (e.g., proton therapy) is used for cancer. Reason (R) is true; charged particles lose energy mainly through ionization, creating a Bragg peak that can precisely damage tumor cells. (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

Question 45: easy

Assertion (A): Wavelength of Lyman series is less than of Balmer series.


Reason (R): In hydrogen spectrum Balmer series belongs to visible spectrum.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true: Lyman series transitions end at \(n=1\) (higher energy, shorter \(lambda\)) while Balmer end at \(n=2\) (lower energy, longer \(\lambda\)).


Reason (R) is true: Balmer lines like \(H_\alpha\) and \(H_\beta\) are in the visible spectrum. However, (R) does not explain why Lyman has shorter wavelengths than Balmer, so it's not the correct explanation.

Question 46: easy

Assertion (A): The frequency of \(K_\alpha\) X-radiations is greater than \(K_\beta\) for a given target.


Reason (R): \(K_\alpha\) radiation is produced when an electron from \(n = 2\) jumps into the vacancy in \(n = 1\) orbit, whereas in \(K_\beta\) radiation the transition takes place from \(n = 3\) to \(n = 2\).


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is false: \(K_\beta\) (\(n=3 \to n=1\)) involves a larger energy difference than \(K_\alpha\) (\(n=2 \to n=1\)), so \(f_{K_\beta}\ > f_{K_\alpha}\). Reason (R) is false: While \(K_\alpha\) is \(n=2 \to n=1\), \(K_\beta\) is \(n=3 \to n=1\), not \(n=3 \to n=2\). Both are false.

Question 47: easy

Assertion (A): Frequency of characteristic X-ray will change if atomic number of target is changed.


Reason (R): When high energy electron strikes on target then characteristics and continuous X-rays are emitted.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A) is true: Characteristic X-ray frequency depends on the atomic number \(Z\) of the target (Moseley's Law, \(f \propto (Z-b)^2\)). Reason (R) is true: Both characteristic and continuous X-rays are emitted during electron bombardment. However, (R) describes the emission process generally, not the \(Z\)-dependence of characteristic X-ray frequency, so it's not the correct explanation.

Question 48: easy

Assertion (A): A hydrogen atom can absorb a photon whose energy is greater than \(13.6\text{ eV}\).


Reason (R): The binding energy of a hydrogen atom is \(13.6\text{ eV}\).


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Binding energy of hydrogen atom is \(13.6\text{ eV}\). A photon with energy \(ge 13.6\text{ eV}\) can ionize the atom. Excess energy becomes \(K.E.\) of electron. So (A) is true. (R) states the binding energy. (R) correctly explains (A).

Question 49: easy

Assertion (A): A welder uses mouth mask for protection of eyes.


Reason (R): Welding arc produces X-rays.


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Welders use face masks for eye protection from intense UV/Visible/IR radiation and sparks. So (A) is true. Welding arcs primarily emit strong UV radiation, not X-rays, as the main hazard. So (R) is false.

Question 50: easy

Assertion (A): The electron will be ejected from a hydrogen atom when electron beam of kinetic energy \(10.6\text{ eV}\) falls on it.


Reason (R): The difference between \(n_1\) and \(n_2\) is \(10.2\text{ eV}\).


 

1. Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
2. Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
3. (A) is true but (R) is false
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Ionization energy of H atom is \(13.6\text{ eV}\). \(10.6\text{ eV}\). is insufficient to ionize. \(\Delta E_{2-1} = 10.2\text{ eV}\). If 'ejected' means excited to \(n=2\), then (A) is true. (R) is true and explains the excitation.