CBSE 12 Physics · U7

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

CBSE Class 12 Physics Unit VII: dual nature of radiation, photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard's observations, Einstein's photoelectric equation, particle nature of light, matter waves, and de Broglie relation.

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A focused, distraction-free run through 26 multiple-choice questions. Hints if you need them; your score at the end.

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1/5 - Foundational

Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.

2/5 - Routine exam skill

Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.

3/5 - Standard multi-step

Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.

4/5 - Hard exam skill

High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.

5/5 - Challenge

Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.

Topic 7.1

Photon Energy and Work Function

Energy quantum, work function, threshold frequency, threshold wavelength, and eV conversion

Topic 7.2

Photoelectric Observations

Hertz-Lenard observations, intensity, frequency, saturation current, threshold frequency, and stopping potential

Topic 7.3

Einstein's Photoelectric Equation and Graphs

Stopping potential graphs, Planck constant from slope, threshold frequency, and work function

Topic 7.4

de Broglie Matter Waves

Matter-wave wavelength, momentum relation, accelerated electrons, and particle comparisons

Topic 7.5

Integrated Dual-Nature Reasoning

Particle-wave evidence, combined photoelectric and matter-wave calculations, and assertion-reason style reasoning

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