Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

A small object at rest, absorbs a light pulse of power $20 \mathrm{~mW}$ and duration $300 \mathrm{~ns}$. Assuming speed of light as $3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, the momentum of the object becomes equal to :

  1. A $1 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
  2. B $0.5 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
  3. C $3 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$
  4. D $2 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ Correct answer

Solution

<p>Assuming the small object as photon.</p> <p>Momentum $(p)=\frac{E}{C}$</p> <p>$=\frac{20\times10^{-3}\times300\times10^{-9}}{3\times10^8}$</p> <p>$=2\times10^{-17}$ kg m/s</p>

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation · Topic: Photoelectric Effect

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