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GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS®
PHYSICS TEST
7
TABLE OF INFORMATION
10−15 femto f 1
Rod MA 2
12
10−12 pico p
1
Disc MR 2
10− 9 nano n 2
10− 6 micro m 2
Sphere MR 2
5
10−3 milli m
10−2 centi c
10 3 kilo k
10 6 mega M
10 9 giga G
1012 tera T
1015 peta P
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PHYSICS TEST
Time— 170 minutes
PHYSICS TEST
100 Questions
Time— 170 minutes
100 Questions
Directions: Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by five suggested answers or
completions. Select the one that is best in each case and then fill in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.
Directions: Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by five suggested answers or
completions. Select the one that is best in each case and then fill in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.
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3. Two simple pendulums A and B consist 6. The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave
of identical
3. Two simplemasses suspended
pendulums A andfrom strings
B consist 6. of
Thewave number
electric field kofand angular
a plane frequency wwave
electromagnetic is
of length L and L , respectively.
of identical Amasses suspended
B The two
from strings given
of wavebynumber ) sin(kz -
+ eyangular
E = E0(ekx and wt). Which
frequency w of
is
pendulums
of length Loscillate in equal gravitational fields. the following
A and LB , respectively. The two given by E = gives
E0(ex the
+ eydirection
) sin(kz -ofwt)
the associated
. Which of
If the periodoscillate
pendulums of pendulum
in equal is twice the period
B gravitational fields. magnetic B ? the direction of the associated
fieldgives
the following
of pendulum A, which of the following is
If the period of pendulum B is twice the period true
(A) ez field B ?
magnetic
of
of the lengths A,
pendulum of the twoofpendulums?
which the following is true (B) -e
(A) ez x + ey
of the lengths
1 of the two pendulums? (C) -e - eey
(A) LB = L (B) -exx + y
4 A
(A) LB =
1
L x x--ezey
(C) e-e
(D)
14
A (E) eey -- eez
(B) LB = LA (D) x z
2
1
(E) ey - ez
(B) LB = L
2 A
(C) LB = LA 7. Which of the following is true about any system
(C) LB = LA that undergoes a reversible thermodynamic
7. Which of the following is true about any system
(D) LB = 2LA process?
that undergoes a reversible thermodynamic
(D) LB = 2LA (A) There are no changes in the internal energy
process?
of the system.
(E) LB = 4LA (A) There are no changes in the internal energy
(B) The temperature of the system remains
of the system.
(E) LB = 4LA constant during the process.
(B) The temperature of the system remains
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9. The root-mean-square speed of molecules in an 12. A single-electron atom has the electron in the
ideal gas of molar mass M at temperature T is A = 2 state. The number of allowed values of
9. The root-mean-square speed of molecules in an
12. A single-electron atom has the electron in the
(A) 0 of molar mass M at temperature T is
=
surface of a photoelectric tube. Einstein’s theory (C) 8ma
2
(A)thework
of function of
photoelectric the metal
effect is proportional
predicts that the ma=2
to the frequency (C) 2 2 2
= p
(A) work function
(B) work function of
of the
the metal
metal is
is proportional
proportional (D) ma 2
to the frequency 2ma
=2 p 2
to the wavelength (D) 2 22
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15. The speed of light inside of a nonmagnetic 18. Two identical satellites, A and B, are in circular
dielectric material with a dielectric constant orbits around Earth. The orbital radius of A is
15. The speed of light inside of a nonmagnetic 18. Two identical satellites, A and B, are in circular
of 4.0 is twice that of B. Which of the following gives
dielectric material with a dielectric constant orbits around Earth. The orbital radius of A is
the ratio of the angular momentum of A to the
of is ¥ 109 m/s
(A)4.01.2 twice that of B. Which of the following gives
angular momentum of B ?
8 the ratio of the angular momentum of A to the
(B) 1.2 ¥
(A) 3.0 109 m/s
¥ 10 m/s angular
(C) 3.0 ¥
(B) 1.5
8
108 m/s
¥ 10 m/s (A) 4 momentum of B ?
8
(D) 1.0 ¥ 10
(C) 1.5 ¥ 10 m/s8 m/s
(A) 4
7
1.0 ¥
(E) (B) 2
(D) 7.5 108 m/s
¥ 10 m/s
(E) 7.5 ¥ 107 m/s (B) 2
16. Fermat’s principle of ray optics states, “A ray of (C) 2
light follows the path between two points which
16. Fermat’s principle of ray optics states, “A ray of (C) 12
requires the least time.” This principle can be (D)
light follows the path between two points which
used to derive which of the following?
requires the least time.” This principle can be 12
(D) 1
usedI. to
Snell’s
derivelaw of refraction
which of the following? (E) 2
2
II. The law of reflection 1
I. Snell’s law of refraction (E)
III. Rayleigh’s criterion for resolution 2
II. The law of reflection 19. A 10 kg box slides horizontally without friction
III. IRayleigh’s
(A) only criterion for resolution at a speed of 1 m/s. At one point, a constant
19. A 10 kg box slides horizontally without friction
(B) II only force is applied to the box in the direction of its
(A) I only at a speed of 1 m/s. At one point, a constant
(C) III only motion. The box travels 5 m with the constant
(B) II only force is applied to the box in the direction of its
(D) I and II force applied. The force is then removed, leaving
(C) III only motion. The box travels 5 m with the constant
(E) II and III the box with a speed of 2 m/s. Which of the
(D) I and II force applied. The force is then removed, leaving
following gives the magnitude of the applied
(E) II and III the box with a speed of 2 m/s. Which of the
17. Consider two identical systems, 1 and 2, each force?
following gives the magnitude of the applied
consisting of a planet in circular orbit about a (A) 1 N
force?
17. Consider two identical systems, 1 and 2, each
much heavier star. For system 1 the radius of (B) 2 N
consisting of a planet in circular orbit about a (A) 1 N
the orbit is a, and for system 2 the radius of (C) 3 N
much heavier star. For system 1 the radius of (B) 2 N
the orbit is 4a. Which of the following gives (D) 4 N
the orbit is a, and for system 2 the radius of (C) 3 N
T (E) 5 N
ratio, is 14a.
the orbit , ofWhich of theoffollowing
the period system 1 gives
to the (D) 4 N
TT2 (E) 5 N
the ratio, 1
, of 2the 20. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at the
period of system
T ? period of system 1 to the
2 center of a circular conducting loop of radius a
20. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at the
periodT of system 2 ? that is carrying current I ?
(A) 1 = 1 center of a circular conducting loop of radius a
TT2 that
(A) T1 = 1 (A) is4 pm
carrying
Ia 2 current I ?
0
1
(B) T12 = (A) 4pm0 Ia 2
TT2 2 (B) m0 Ia
1
(B) T1 =
T 12 1
2
(C) = (B) m0 Ia
TT2 4 (C) 0
1
(C) T1 =
1
(D) T12 = 4 (C) 0mo I
(D)
TT2 8
(D) T1 =
1 m2 aI
1 (D) mo I
(E) T21 = 8 (E) 2a
o
TT2 16 4mp aI
2
1
(E) 1 = (E)
o 2
T2 16 4pa
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21. Let w p , wd , and wa be the cyclotron 24. Which of the following gives the total spin
quantum number of the electrons in the ground
frequencies
21. Let w p , wdof, protons,
and wa deuterons, and alpha
be the cyclotron 24. Which of the following gives the total spin
state of neutral nitrogen (Z = 7) ?
particles, respectively, quantum number of the electrons in the ground
frequencies of protons,in the same and
deuterons, magnetic
alpha
state 1of neutral nitrogen (Z = 7) ?
field. Therespectively,
particles, frequencies are related
in the samebymagnetic
which (A)
2
1
of the The
field. following? (Assume
frequencies that thebyparticle
are related which (A)
(B) 21
masses are in the ratio
of the following? 1 : 2that
(Assume : 4.)the particle
(B) 3
(C) 1
(A) w=
masses =
p are w
in
d thewratio
a 1 : 2 : 4.) 2
3
(C)
(A) w=
(B) p d > wa
w= 25
(D)
(C) w= < wa 2
(B) p d >
wd 5
(D)
27
(C) p < wdd =
(D) w= < wa (E)
2
(E) w p >
(D) <w d =
w d wa 7
(E)
2
(E) w p > w d = wa 25. Consider a Hermitian operator  with the
22. The emission spectrum of the doubly ionized
property aAˆ 4Hermitian
25. Consider = 1 . Which of the Aˆfollowing
operator with the
lithium
22. The emission Li++ (Z =of
atom spectrum 3, theA =doubly
7) is identical
ionized
to that of a hydrogen
++ atom in which all the is
property Aˆ =pair
an allowed4
1 . of eigenvalues
Which of  ?
of the following
lithium atom Li (Z = 3, A = 7) is identical
wavelengths are (A)an0,allowed
is 1 pair of eigenvalues of  ?
to that of a hydrogen atom in which all the
(A) decreased
wavelengths areby a factor of 9 (B) 1,
(A) 0, 1 -1
(B) decreased by a factor of 49 (C) 1, i
(A) decreased by a factor of 9 (B) 1, -1
(C) decreased by a factor of 81
(B) decreased by a factor of 49
(D) increased by a factor of 9
(D) 1, -i
(C) 1, i
(C) decreased by a factor of 81
(E) increased by a factor of 81 (D) 11,+-ii, 1 - i
(E)
(D) increased by a factor of 9 (E) 1 + i, 1 - i
(E) increased by a factor of 81
23. In an atom of hydrogen, the electron is bound to
pˆ 2
a proton. In an atom of positronium, the electron
23. In an atom of hydrogen, the electron is bound to Tˆ ∫
is bound to a positron instead of a proton. Which 2p̂m2
a proton. In an atom of positronium, the electron T̂ pˆ∫2
of the following gives the approximate Rydberg 2m
is bound to a positron instead of a proton. Which
constant for positronium? (For a nucleus of Hˆ ∫ + V ( xˆ )
of the following gives the approximate Rydberg 2p̂m2
constant for positronium?
4
me e(For a nucleus of Ĥ ∫ + V ( x̂ )
infinite mass, R• = .) 2m
2 43
8 em0e ech 26. Consider the kinetic energy operator T̂ and the
infinite mass, R• = .)
Hamiltonian
8 e0 2 ch
3 26. Consider the operator
kinetic energyĤ above. Which
operator T̂ and the
(A) 0.0005R • of the following pairs of observables
Hamiltonian operator Ĥ above. Which can be
(A) 0.5R
(B) 0.0005R
• • measured simultaneously with no restriction
of the following pairs of observables can be
(C) 0.999R
(B) 0.5R• • on their precision?
measured simultaneously with no restriction
(C) 2R
(D) 0.999R
• • on xˆ and
(A)their pˆ
precision?
(E) 1880R
(D) 2R •
•
(A) xx̂ˆ and Tp̂ˆ
(B)
(E) 1880R•
(C) x̂ˆ and
(B) H ˆ
pˆ
andT
(C) Hˆˆ
and Tp̂ˆ
(D)
(E) ˆ and
(D) TĤ ˆ
and pT̂
(E) Tˆ
and p̂
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27. Electromagnetic radiation emitted from a nucleus
is most likely to be in the form of
27. Electromagnetic radiation emitted from a nucleus
(A)most
is gamma
likelyrays
to be in the form of
(B) microwaves
(A) gamma rays
(C) ultraviolet radiation
(B) microwaves
(D) visible light
(C) ultraviolet radiation
(E) infrared radiation
(D) visible light
(E) infrared radiation
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29. For an ideal gas, consider the three thermodynamic
processes— labeled 1, 2, and 3 —shown in the PV diagram
29. For an ideal gas, consider the three thermodynamic
above. Each process has the same initial state and the same
processes— labeled 1, 2, and 3 —shown in the PV diagram
final volume. One process is adiabatic, one is isobaric, and
above. Each process has the same initial state and the same
one is isothermal. Which of the following correctly identifies
final volume. One process is adiabatic, one is isobaric, and
the three processes?
one is isothermal. Which of the following correctly identifies
Adiabatic
the three processes? Isobaric Isothermal
(A) 1 2 3
Adiabatic Isobaric Isothermal
(B) 2 1 3
(A) 1 2 3
(C) 2 3 1
(B) 2 1 3
(D) 3 1 2
(C) 2 3 1
(E) 3 2 1
(D) 3 1 2
(E) 3 2 1
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30. The driver of a police car hears an echo of the 34. A rod measures 1.00 m in its rest system. How
car’s siren from a wall toward which the car is fast must an observer move parallel to the rod
30. The driver of a police car hears an echo of the 34. A rod measures 1.00 m in its rest system. How
moving with a speed of 3.5 m/s. If the speed of to measure its length to be 0.80 m?
car’s siren from a wall toward which the car is fast must an observer move parallel to the rod
sound is 350 m/s and the frequency of the siren is
moving with a speed of 3.5 m/s. If the speed of (A)measure
to 0.50c its length to be 0.80 m?
600 Hz, the driver hears the echo at a frequency
sound is 350 m/s and the frequency of the siren is (B) 0.60c
nearest to which of the following? (A) 0.50c
600 Hz, the driver hears the echo at a frequency (C) 0.70c
(B) 0.60c
(A) 588toHz
nearest which of the following? (D) 0.80c
(C) 0.70c
(B) 594 Hz (E) 0.90c
(A) 588 Hz (D) 0.80c
(C) 600 Hz
(B) 594 Hz (E) 0.90c
(D) 606 Hz 35. A particle decays in 2.0 ms in its rest frame. If
(C) 600 Hz
(E) 612 Hz the same particle moves at u = 0.60c in the lab
(D) 606 Hz 35. A particle decays in 2.0 ms in its rest frame. If
frame, how far will it travel in the lab before
(E) 612 Hz the same particle moves at u = 0.60c in the lab
31. The first five harmonics produced by an organ decaying?
frame, how far will it travel in the lab before
pipe open at both ends are 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz,
31. The first five harmonics produced by an organ (A) 150 m
decaying?
200 Hz, and 250 Hz. Which of the harmonics,
pipe open at both ends are 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz, (B) 288 m
if any, will survive once the pipe is closed at (A) 150 m
200 Hz, and 250 Hz. Which of the harmonics, (C) 360 m
one end? (B) 288 m
if any, will survive once the pipe is closed at (D) 450 m
(C) 360 m
(A) end?
one 50 Hz, 150 Hz, and 250 Hz only (E) 750 m
(D) 450 m
(B) 100 Hz and 200 Hz only
(A) 50 Hz, 150 Hz, and 250 Hz only (E) 750 m
(C) 150 Hz and 250 Hz only 36. The rest mass of a particle with total energy
(B) 100 Hz and 200 Hz only
(D) 200 Hz only 5.0 GeV and momentum 4.9 GeV/c is
(C) 150 Hz and 250 Hz only 36. The rest mass of a particle with total energy
(E) None approximately
(D) 200 Hz only 5.0 GeV and momentum 4.9 GeV/c is
(E) None
32. A refracting telescope consists of two converging (A) 0.1 GeV/c2
approximately
2
lenses separated by 100 cm. The eye-piece lens (B)
(A) 0.2
0.1 GeV/c
GeV/c22
32. A refracting telescope consists of two converging (C) 0.5 GeV/c
GeV/c2
has a focal length of 20 cm. The angular (B) 0.2
lenses separated by 100 cm. The eye-piece lens (D) 1.0 GeV/c22
magnification of the telescope is (C) 0.5 GeV/c
has a focal length of 20 cm. The angular
(E) GeV/c22
1.5 GeV/c
(D) 1.0
(A) 4
magnification of the telescope is
(B) 5 (E) 1.5 GeV/c2
(A) 4 37. If charge +Q is located in space at the point
(C) 6
(B) 5 (x = 1 m, y = 10 m, z = 5 m), what is the total
(D) 20 37. If charge +Q is located in space at the point
(C) 6 electric flux that passes through the yz-plane?
(E) 100 (x = 1 m, y = 10 m, z = 5 m), what is the total
(D) 20
(A) • flux that passes through the yz-plane?
electric
(E) 100
33. The best type of laser with which to
do spectroscopy over a range of visible (A) 1•
(B)
33. The best type of laser with which to
wavelengths is
do spectroscopy over a range of visible (B) Q
(C) 1
(A) a dye laser
wavelengths is eQ0
(B) a helium-neon laser (C) Q
(A) a dye laser (D) e0
(C) an excimer laser
(B) a helium-neon laser 2Qe0
(D) a ruby laser
(C) an excimer laser (D)
(E) a neodymium-YAG laser (E) 02 e0
(D) a ruby laser
(E) a neodymium-YAG laser (E) 0
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38. A point charge Q is placed at the center of a
hollow, conducting spherical shell of inner radius
38. A point charge Q is placed at the center of a
a and outer radius b, as shown above. A net
hollow, conducting spherical shell of inner radius
charge q is placed on the conducting shell. If the
a and outer radius b, as shown above. A net
electric potential is assumed to be 0 at infinity, the
charge q is placed on the conducting shell. If the
magnitude of the electric potential at r, where
electric potential is assumed to be 0 at infinity, the
a < r < b, is
magnitude of the electric potential at r, where
(A) 0 a < r < b, is
(A) 0
Q
(B)
4 pe0 r Q
(B)
4 pe0 r
Q+q
(C)
4 pe0 r Q+q
(C)
4pe0 r
Q
(D)
4 pe0 a Q
(D)
4 pe0 a
Q+q
(E)
4 pe0 b Q+q
(E)
4pe0 b
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39. The figure above shows three arrangements of
one electron (e) and two protons (p). Which of the
39. The figure above shows three arrangements of
following is true about the magnitude F of the net
one electron (e) and two protons (p). Which of the
electrostatic force acting on the electron due to the
following is true about the magnitude F of the net
protons?
electrostatic force acting on the electron due to the
F1 > F2 > F3
protons?
(A)
(B) =
(A) F11 > F22 > F33
(C)
(B) F
= 11
> F32 > F23
(C) F12 >> FF31
(D) > F23
(D) F22 > F13 > F31
(E)
(E) F2 > F3 > F1
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40. A series AC circuit with impedance Z consists
of resistor R, inductor L, 40.
andAcapacitor
series ACC,circuit with impedance Z consists
as shown above. The ideal emf source has R, inductor L, and capacitor C,
of resistor
a sinusoidal output given by e as= shown
emax sinabove.
wt , The ideal emf source has
=
and the current is given max sin( wt -
by I aI sinusoidal f ). given by e = emax sin wt ,
output
What is the average power dissipated
and theincurrent
the =
is given by I I max sin( wt - f ).
What iscurrent.)
circuit? ( I rms is the root-mean-square the average power dissipated in the
2 circuit? ( I rms is the root-mean-square current.)
(A) Irms R
2
(A) Irms R
1 2
(B) I R
2 rms
1 2
(B) I R
(C)
1 2
I Z 2 rms
2 rms
1 2
(C) I Z
1 2
(D) Irms R cos f 2 rms
2
1 2
(D) I R cos f
(E)
1 2
I Z cos f 2 rms
2 rms
1 2
(E) I Z cos f
2 rms
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41. The quantum efficiency of a photon detector is 0.1.
If 100 photons are sent into the detector, one after the
41. The quantum efficiency of a photon detector is 0.1.
other, the detector will detect photons
If 100 photons are sent into the detector, one after the
(A)
other,exactly 10 times
the detector will detect photons
(B) an average of 10 times, with an rms deviation of
(A) exactly 10 times
about 0.1
(B) an average of 10 times, with an rms deviation of
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42. Two students perform an experiment in which 44. A particle in an infinite square well has as
they drop a ball from rest from a known height itsparticle
initial wave
42. Two students perform an experiment in which 44. A in anfunction an equal
infinite square mixture
well has asof
above the ground and measure the speed of
they drop a ball from rest from a known height the first three
its initial waveorthonormal
function an stationary
equal mixture states:
of
the ball just before it strikes the ground. From
above the ground and measure the speed of
repeated measurement, the students estimate
the ball just before it strikes the ground. From
Y ( x ,0 )= A [y ( x )
the first three orthonormal
1 + y ( x ) + y
2 stationary
3 ( x )] .
states:
the uncertainty in the measured speed of the
repeated measurement, the students estimate Y ( x,0 )= A [y1 ( x ) + y 2 ( x ) + y 3 ( x )] . A is
The value of the normalization constant
ball to be 10 percent. Which of the following
the uncertainty in the measured speed of the equal to which
The value of theofnormalization
the following?constant A is
gives the uncertainty in the kinetic energy of
ball to be 10 percent. Which of the following
the ball? (Assume the uncertainty in the ball’s equal 1to which of the following?
gives the uncertainty in the kinetic energy of (A)
mass is negligibly small.)
the ball? (Assume the uncertainty in the ball’s 13
(A) is
mass 5%negligibly small.) (A) 1
(B) 3
(B) 10% 2
(A) 5% 1
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46. Spring 1 has force constant k1 and spring 2 has 48. A uniform solid disk starts from rest and rolls
force constant where k 1k > and
k2 ,constant k2 . spring
If the same down an inclined plane without slipping. After
46. Spring 1 has force 2 has 48. A uniform solid disk starts from rest and rolls
1 some time, what fraction of the disk’s total kinetic
external force is applied to both springs,
force constant k2 , where k1 > k2
. If the same which down an inclined plane without slipping. After
energy is rotational kinetic energy?
of the following is true about the extensions some time, what fraction of the disk’s total kinetic
external force is applied to both springs, which energy1 is rotational kinetic energy?
(ofDthe
x1 and D x
following) and
2 is truetheabout
storedthe
potential energies
extensions (A)
(( U 4
Dx1 and
1 andUDx2 ) of
2
the two
) and springs?
the stored potential energies (A) 1
1
( U1 Extension
and U 2 ) of the two springs?
Stored Potential Energy (B) 4
3
1
(B) 1
(A) Extension
Dx1 < Dx2 Stored Potential
U < U Energy
1 2 (C) 3
2
Dx1 < Dx
(B) Dx
(A) Dx2 > U2
U1 < 1
(C) 2
Dx1 <
(C) Dx
(B) =Dx
Dx2 < U2
U1 > (D) 2
3
2
(E)
(E) Dx1 > Dx2 U1 = U
2 4
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50. When an object is located 25 cm from lens 1, an inverted
image is produced 100 cm from the lens, as shown in Figure 1
50. When an object is located 25 cm from lens 1, an inverted
above. A second lens with a focal length of +20 cm is placed
image is produced 100 cm from the lens, as shown in Figure 1
110 cm from the first lens, as shown in Figure 2 above.
above. A second lens with a focal length of +20 cm is placed
Which of the following is true of the image produced by
110 cm from the first lens, as shown in Figure 2 above.
lens 2 ?
Which of the following is true of the image produced by
(A) It
lens 2 ?is real and inverted relative to the object.
(B) It is real and upright relative to the object.
(A) It is real and inverted relative to the object.
(C) It is virtual and inverted relative to the object.
(B) It is real and upright relative to the object.
(D) It is virtual and upright relative to the object.
(C) It is virtual and inverted relative to the object.
(E) An image cannot be produced in this situation.
(D) It is virtual and upright relative to the object.
(E) An image cannot be produced in this situation.
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51. A grating spectrometer can just barely resolve 53. A microwave line has a laboratory wavelength of
two wavelengths of 500 nm and 502 nm,
51. A grating spectrometer can just barely resolve l mm.
53. A If the Hubble
microwave constant
line has H ª 75wavelength
a laboratory (km/s)/Mpc,
of
respectively. Which of the following gives the observed wavelength for the line from a
two wavelengths of 500 nm and 502 nm,
the resolving power of the spectrometer? l mm. If the Hubble constant H ª 75 (km/s)/Mpc,
respectively. Which of the following gives galaxy 100 Mpc distant is about
the observed wavelength for the line from a
(A) resolving
the 2 power of the spectrometer? (A) 250100
galaxy nmMpc
shorter
distant is about
(B) 250 (B) 25 nm shorter
(A) 2 (A) 250 nm shorter
(C) 5,000 (C) the same
(B) 250 (B) 25 nm shorter
(D) 10,000 (D) 25 nm longer
(C) 5,000 (C) the same
(E) 250,000 (E) 250 nm longer
(D) 10,000 (D) 25 nm longer
(E) 250,000 (E) 250 nm longer
52. A gas cell with an optical path length of 10 cm is
placed in one arm of a Michelson interferometer.
52. A gas cell with an optical path length of 10 cm is
If the light source for the interferometer is a laser
placed in one arm of a Michelson interferometer.
with wavelength l = 632.2 nm, then 100 fringes
If the light source for the interferometer is a laser
are counted as the gas cell is evacuated. What is
with wavelength l = 632.2 nm, then 100 fringes
the index of refraction of the original gas?
are counted as the gas cell is evacuated. What is
(A) 1.00063
the index of refraction of the original gas?
(B) 1.00032
(A) 1.00063
(C) 1.00016
(B) 1.00032
(D) 0.99968
(C) 1.00016
(E) -1.00016
(D) 0.99968
(E) -1.00016
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54. The AC circuit shown above contains an ideal rectifying diode. If the function generator supplies
e (t )AC
54. The = Vcircuit
0 sin wshown
t , which of the
above following
contains describes
an ideal the voltage
rectifying diode.across the resistor?
If the function generator supplies
e (t ) = V0 sin wt , which of the following describes the voltage across the resistor?
(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
(C)
(C)
(D)
(D)
(E)
(E)
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55. The Fourier series expansion of a function f ( x ) that is
periodic
55. The withseries
Fourier period 2p is of a function f ( x ) that is
expansion
• •
awith
periodic
f ( x) = 0
 + period
a20 n•1=n•1
2p nx
an cos( Â
is) + bn sin(nx ).
=
f ( x) = Â + Â
a cos( nx ) +
If f ( x ) is2 given byn the graph above,
bn sin(nx ).
which of the following
= n 1= n 1
statements about by
If f ( x ) is given thethe
coefficients is true?
graph above, which of the following
(A) an = 0 about
statements for allthe
n coefficients is true?
(A) bann =
(B) = 00 for
for all
all nn
(C) ban =
(B) 0 for even n only
n = 0 for all n
(C) ann = 00 for
(D) b = for even only
even nn only
(E) ban =
(D) foreven
= b0nfor all n n only
n
(E) an = bn for all n
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57. Which of the following statements is (are) true for
a Maxwell-Boltzmann description of an ideal gas
57. Which of the following statements is (are) true for
of atoms in equilibrium at temperature T ?
a Maxwell-Boltzmann description of an ideal gas
I. Thein
of atoms average velocity
equilibrium of the atoms Tis ?zero.
at temperature
II. The distribution of the speeds of the atoms
I. The average velocity of the atoms is zero.
has a maximum at u = 0.
II. The distribution of the speeds of the atoms
III. The probability of finding an atom with zero
has a maximum at u = 0.
kinetic energy is zero.
III. The probability of finding an atom with zero
(A) Ikineticonly energy is zero.
56. A sample of N molecules has the distribution of
(B) II only
speeds
56. A shown
sample of Ninmolecules
the figure has
above. P (u ) du is an
the distribution of
(A) I only
(C) I and II
estimate of the number of molecules with speeds (B) II only
speeds shown in the figure above. P (u ) du is an (D) I and III
(C) I and II
between andnumber
u + duof
, and this number (E) II and III
u the
estimate of molecules with is
speeds (D) I and III
nonzero only up to 3u , where u
between u and u + du0 , and this number
0 is constant.
is (E) II and III
58. A monatomic ideal gas changes from an initial
Which of the following gives the value
nonzero only up to 3u , where u is constant.of a?
0 0 58. Astate (Pi , Vi , ideal
monatomic Ti, ngas
i) to a final from
changes state an
(Pfinitial
, Vf ,
N following gives the value of a ?
Which of the , ), where < , = ,
(A) a = T
state n P P V V T
f(P , V , T , i n ) fto a ifinalf state i (Pf , and
< T
f Vf ,
f
3u0 i i i i
N nTi ,= nnf ),. Which
where Pi < Pf , Vi = Vf , Ti < Tf change
of the following gives the and
(A) a = N f f
(B) a = 3u0 in entropy of the gas?
n = n . Which of the following gives the change
i f
2u0
N in entropy ofÊ the
T f ˆgas?
(B) a = N 3
(A) nR ln Á ˜
2
(C) a = u0 2
u0 3 ÊË TTif ˆ¯
N (A) nR ln Á ˜
(C) a = 3N 23 ÊË T ˆ¯
(D) a = u0 (B) nR ln Á i ˜
2u0 2 ËÊ TTf ˆ¯
3N 3
(D) a = (B) nR ln Á i ˜
2
(E) a = Nu0
25 ËÊ T ¯ˆ
(C) nR ln Á f ˜
2 ÊË TTif ˆ¯
(E) a = N 5
(C) nR ln Á ˜
25 ÊË T ˆ¯
(D) nR ln Á i ˜
2 ËÊ TTf ˆ¯
5
(D) nR ln Á i ˜
2 Ë Tf ¯
(E) 0
(E) 0
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59. Low-energy electrons are accelerated between electrodes in a tube filled with a gas in the Franck-Hertz
apparatus represented above. A plot of current collected versus accelerating voltage is also shown. The
59. Low-energy electrons are accelerated between electrodes in a tube filled with a gas in the Franck-Hertz
data provide evidence for which of the following?
apparatus represented above. A plot of current collected versus accelerating voltage is also shown. The
(A)
data Electronic energy for
provide evidence losses dueofonly
which the to elastic collisions
following?
(B) Excitation energies of the gas atoms of 4.9, 9.8, and 14.7 eV
(A) Electronic energy losses due only to elastic collisions
(C) Excitation energy of the gas atoms of 4.9 eV only
(B) Excitation energies of the gas atoms of 4.9, 9.8, and 14.7 eV
(D)
(C) Atomic energy
Excitation levels
energy of -4.9,
of the -9.8,ofand
gas atoms 4.9-14.7 eV
eV only
(E) Atomic energy levels of -4.9 and -9.8 eV only
(D) Atomic energy levels of -4.9, -9.8, and -14.7 eV
(E) Atomic energy levels of -4.9 and -9.8 eV only
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60. A photon of wavelength l is scattered 63. The operators for the total angular momentum
from an electron through an angle q .
60. A photon of wavelength l is scattered and its
63. The three projections
operators areangular
for the total Jˆ x , Jˆ y , Jˆz ,
Ĵ and momentum
Which of the following correctly gives the
from an electron through an angle q . respectively.
and its three projectionsThe commutator are Ĵ between
and Ĵ x , two
Ĵ y , Ĵ z ,
wavelength l¢ of the scattered photon? ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
Which of the following correctly gives the operators  and is ÈÎ A, B ˘˚ between
∫ AB - BA
respectively. The B̂ commutator two.
wavelength l¢ hof the scattered photon?
(A) l ¢ = l+ (1 - cos q ) Which
operators of the Aˆ and Bˆ is ÈÎis
following ˆ true?
A, ˆ ˆ - BA
Bˆ ˚˘ ∫ AB ˆ ˆ.
mc
h
(A) l¢ = l + h (1 - cos q ) Which
(A) ÈÎ Jˆ of 2 the
, Jˆ z ˘˚ following
=0 is true?
(B) l ¢ = l + mc (1 + cos q )
mc
(B) l¢ =
h
l + h (1 + cos q ) (A) ÈÈÎ Jˆˆ 22 , Jˆˆ z ˘˚˘ = 0 ˆ
(B) Î J , J z ˚ = i=J y
(C) l ¢ = l- mc (1 - cos q )
mc (B) ÈÎÈ Jˆ 2 , Jˆ ˘ = i=Jˆ
h ˆ ˆz
(C) l¢ = l - h (1 - cos q ) (C) Î x , J y ˚˚˘ = 0
J y
(D) l ¢ = l - mc (1 + cos q )
mc
h (C) ÈÎÈ Jˆˆ x , Jˆˆ y ˘˚˘ = 0 ˆ
(D) l¢ = lh- (1 + cos q ) (D) Î J x , J z ˚ = i=J z
(E)= l¢ (1mc- cos q ) Ȉ ˆ ˘ ˆ
mc
h (E) ÎÈÎ JJˆ xx , +J ziJ˚ˆ y=, Jˆiz=˘˚J z=
(D) 0
(E)= l¢ (1 - cos q )
mc (E) ÈÎ Jˆ x + iJˆ y , Jˆz ˘˚ = 0
61. Excited states of the helium atom can be
characterized as para- (antiparallel electron 64. The suspension cable of a 1,000 kg elevator
61. Excited states of the helium atom can be snaps, sending the elevator moving downward
spins) and ortho- (parallel electron spins). 64. The suspension cable of a 1,000 kg elevator
characterized as para- (antiparallel electron through its shaft. The emergency brakes of
The observation that an ortho- state has lower snaps, sending the elevator moving downward
spins) and ortho- (parallel electron spins). the elevator stop the elevator shortly before it
energy than the corresponding para- state can be through its shaft. The emergency brakes of
The observation that an ortho- state has lower reaches the bottom of the shaft. If the elevator
understood in terms of which of the following? the elevator stop the elevator shortly before it
energy than the corresponding para- state can be fell a distance of 100 m starting from rest, the
(A) The Heisenberg
understood in terms of uncertainty principle
which of the following? reaches the bottom of the shaft. If the elevator
heat that the brakes must dissipate to bring the
(B) The Pauli exclusion principle fell a distance of 100 m starting from rest, the
(A) The Heisenberg uncertainty principle elevator safely to rest is
(C) The Bohr model of the atom heat that the brakes must dissipate to bring the
(B) The Pauli exclusion principle (A)
elevator 100 to
safely J rest is
(D) Nuclear hyperfine coupling
(C) The Bohr model of the atom (B) 1,000 J
(E) Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics (A) 100 J
(D) Nuclear hyperfine coupling (C) 10,000 J
(E) Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics (B) 1,000 J
62. A particle of mass m and spin zero is in a (D) 100,000 J
(C) 10,000 J
(E) 1,000,000 J
62. A particle of mass isotropic
three-dimensional m and spin
wellzero is in a
described (D) 100,000 J
(E) 1,000,000 J
1
three-dimensional
by V (r ) = mw 2 risotropic
2
, wherewell
r2 =described
x2 + y2 + z2.
2
1
by V (r ) = mw 2 r 2 , where r2 7= x2 + y2 + z2.
2
How many states have energy =w ?
2
7
How many states have energy =w ?
(A) 1 2
(B) 2
(A) 1
(C) 4
(B) 2
(D) 6
(C) 4
(E) 8
(D) 6
(E) 8
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65. A uniform rod of length L and mass M is
released from rest at q = 0 and rotates about a
65. A uniform rod of length L and mass M is
horizontal axis through its base, as shown in the
released from rest at q = 0 and rotates about a
figure above. What is the angular acceleration of 66. Two identical, ideal springs, each with force
horizontal axis through its base, as shown in the constant k, are attached in series and hung
the rod as a function of q ? (Ignore the effects of
figure above. What is the angular acceleration of 66. Two identical, ideal springs, each with force
friction and air resistance.) vertically. When a block of mass m is attached
the rod as a function of q ? (Ignore the effects of constant k, are attached in series and hung
to the two-spring system, the block moves down
frictiong and air resistance.) vertically. When a block of mass m is attached
(A) a distance x from the relaxed state, as shown in
2gL to the two-spring system, the block moves down
the figure above. Which of the following gives the
(A) g a distance x from the relaxed state, as shown in
angular frequency of the block when it oscillates
(B) 2L
q the figure above. Which of the following gives the
L vertically?
g
angular frequency of the block when it oscillates
(B) 6 gq
(C) L
cos q vertically?
2k
L (A)
6g
m
(C) 3g cos q 2k
(D) L sin q (A)
23g
L km
(B)
(D) 12 gsin q m
k
(E) 2L
sin q (B)
L
12g
mk
(C)
(E) sin q 2m
L k
(C)
2mk
(D) 2 p
x
k
(D) 2 p
2xk
(E) 2 p
x
2k
(E) 2 p
x
67. A block attached to a spring is moving along the
x-axis on a frictionless horizontal surface. What is
67. A block attached to a spring is moving along the
the Hamiltonian for the block?
x-axis on a frictionless horizontal surface. What is
the H =0
(A) Hamiltonian for the block?
(A) H = 0
(B) H = - kx
(B) H = - kx
k
(C) H = x 2
2
k
(C) H = p 2x 2 k 2
(D) =
H 2 - x
2pm
2 2
k 2
(D) =
H p2 - x
H 2m +
(E) = 2k x 2
2pm
2 2
k 2
(E) =
H + x
2m 2
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68. A conducting sphere is solid except for three spherical
cavities inside. Cavity A contains a point charge of +2q,
68. A conducting sphere is solid except for three spherical
cavity Binside.
cavities contains a point
Cavity A contains -4q, charge
charge ofa point and cavity C is
of +2q,
empty, as shown above. What charges are induced on the
cavity B contains a point charge of -4q, and cavity C is
inner surfaces of the spherical cavities?
empty, as shown above. What charges are induced on the
innerCavity A of the Cavity
surfaces Cavity C
B cavities?
spherical
(A) Cavity
-2q A Cavity
+4q B Cavity
0 C
(A) -2q
(B) -2q +4q
+4q 0-2q
(C) -2q
(B) -2q +4q
+4q -6q
-2q
(D) -2q
(C) +2q -4q
+4q 0
-6q
(E) +2q +2q +2q
(D) +2q -4q 0
(E) +2q +2q +2q
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69. A magnetic field is directed perpendicular to the 71. Consider the Pauli spin matrices sx , sy , and
plane
69. A of a circular
magnetic field iscoil of area
directed 0.2 m2 and 250
perpendicular to the sz. The product
71. Consider sy ismatrices
sx spin
the Pauli equal to swhich of the
x , sy , and
turns. of
plane If the magnetic
a circular coilfield is increased
of area 0.2 m2 and from
250 following?
s . The product s s is equal to which of the
z x y
0.01
turns.TIftothe
0.06 T during
magnetic a time
field interval of
is increased 0.25 s,
from (A) 0
following?
the
0.01average
T to 0.06induced EMF
T during in theinterval
a time coil is of 0.25 s, (B) s
(A) 0z
(A) average
the 0.04 Vinduced EMF in the coil is (C) -s
(B) s zz
(B) 0.1 V
(A) 0.04 V (D) -s
(C) sy zsx
(C) 2.5 V
(B) 0.1 V -syssx
(E) s
(D) 10 V (D)
(C) 2.5 V y x
(E) 50 V (E) -sy sx
(D) 10 V
72. The binding energy per nucleon is greatest for
(E) 50 V
which of the following nuclei?
72. The binding energy per nucleon is greatest for
which of the following nuclei?
(A) 3 He
2
(A) 2423 He
(B)
4
(B) 56
(C) 262 He
Fe
56
(D) 235
(C) Fe
26 92 U
(D) 235
238 U
(E) 92 U
92
70. The figure above depicts a step potential with 238
(E) 92 U
=
70. The U ( x )above
figure for xa £step
0, depicts 0 potential
(region 1),
with 73. The negative muon, m-, has properties
= = UU ( x()x ) �U
0,0 , for > 00 (region
for xx £ (region 2).
1), most similar to which of the following?
73. The negative muon, m-, has properties
= A beam
U ( xof) particles
�U 0 , with
for xE>>00 is incident
(region 2). from (A)
mostQuark
similar to which of the following?
the left. The momentum of the particle in each (B) Boson
A beam of particles with E > 0 is incident from (A) Quark
region has the form =k . The reflection coefficient (C) Photon
the left. The momentum of the particle in each (B) Boson
R for the interface at x = 0 is (D) Meson
region has the form =k . The reflection coefficient (C) Photon
(A)
R forRthe= 0interface at x = 0 is (E) Electron
(D) Meson
(A) R = 0 (E) Electron
4 k1k2
(B) R =
(k14k+1k22 )2
(B) R =
(k1 + k2 )
2
( k + k 2 )2
(C) R = 1
(k1 +
(k - k2 )22
(C) R = 1
2 2
(k1 - k2 )
(k1 - k2 )2
(D) R =
(k1 -
(k + k22
)22
(D) R = 1
(k1 + k2 )2
-4 k1k2
(E) R =
+ 1kk22)2
(k-1 4k
(E) R =
(k1 + k2 )2
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74. Which of the following correctly gives the quark
and antiquark content of a lepton and a baryon?
74. Which of the following correctly gives the quark
Lepton
and antiquark Baryon
content of a lepton and a baryon?
Quarks Antiquarks Quarks Antiquarks
Lepton Baryon
(A) 0 0 3 0
Quarks Antiquarks Quarks Antiquarks
(B) 0 0 1 1
(A) 0 0 3 0
(C) 1 0 1 1
(B) 0 0 1 1
(D) 1 1 2 0
(C) 1 0 1 1
(E) 1 1 3 0
(D) 1 1 2 0
(E) 1 1 3 0
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75. Under certain conditions, a beam of electrons
impinging on a crystal surface will diffract and
75. Under certain conditions, a beam of electrons
a scattering pattern of the beam can be obtained.
impinging on a crystal surface will diffract and
What is the approximate kinetic energy of the
a scattering pattern of the beam can be obtained.
electrons needed in order to see the pattern?
What is the approximate kinetic energy of the
(Assume the lattice spacing of the crystal to
electrons needed in order to see the pattern?
be 0.4 nm.)
(Assume the lattice spacing of the crystal to
(A) 0.1 eV be 0.4 nm.)
(B) 1 eV
(A) 0.1 eV
(C) 10 eV
(B) 1 eV
(D) 100 eV
(C) 10 eV
(E) 1000 eV
(D) 100 eV
(E) 1000 eV
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76. A beam of positive ions is initially moving in the +x-direction
with nonrelativistic velocity. The beam enters a velocity
76. A beam of positive ions is initially moving in the +x-direction
selector in which the electric field E is oriented along the
with nonrelativistic velocity. The beam enters a velocity
+y-direction and the magnetic field B is oriented along the
selector in which the electric field E is oriented along the
+z-direction, as shown above. Which of the following gives
+y-direction and the magnetic field B is oriented along the
the critical speed uc at which the ion beam is not deflected
+z-direction, as shown above. Which of the following gives
as
theitcritical
movesspeed
through
u the
at velocity
which theselector?
ion beam is not deflected
c
as uc = EB
(A)it moves through the velocity selector?
(A) uc = EB
1
(B) uc =
EB
1
(B) uc = B2
(C) uc = EB
E
B2
(C) uc = B
(D) uc = E
E
B
(D) uc = E
(E) uc = E
B
E
(E) uc =
B
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77. Under ideal conditions, the electric and
magnetic fields inside a superconductor
77. Under ideal conditions, the electric and
are zero. Maxwell’s equations imply that
magnetic fields inside a superconductor
which of the following must be true just
are zero. Maxwell’s equations imply that
outside the surface of the superconductor?
which of the following must be true just
(A) B =the
outside 0 surface of the superconductor?
(B) B is perpendicular to the surface.
(A) B = 0
(C) B is tangential to the surface.
(B) B is perpendicular to the surface.
(D) B is time independent.
(C) B is tangential to the surface. 79. A block with mass m1 that slides on a frictionless
(E) The magnetic flux is quantized.
(D) B is time independent. table is attached by m
a massless string
79. A block with mass that slides on over a
a frictionless
(E) The magnetic flux is quantized. massless, frictionless 1pulley to a hanging ball
table is attached by a massless string over a
with mass m2 , as shown in the figure above.
massless, frictionless pulley to a hanging ball
The tension
with mass min ,the string must
as shown in thebefigure above.
2
(A) tension
The equal toinmthe
2 g string must be
(B) greater than
(A) equal to m2 gm2 g
(C)
(B) less thanthan
greater m2 gm g
2
(D) equalthan
(C) less to mm1gg
2
78. A positive charge, +q, oscillates up and down, (E) equal
(D) greatertothan
m gm1g
1
as represented in the figure above. What is the (E) greater than m1g
78. A positive charge, +q, oscillates up and down,
direction of the Poynting vector S at point P ?
as represented in the figure above. What is the
(Assume P is located far to the right of +q.)
direction of the Poynting vector S at point P ?
(A) Toward
(Assume P isthelocated
left far to the right of +q.)
(B) Toward the right
(A) Toward the left
(C) Toward the top of the page
(B) Toward the right
(D) Toward the bottom of the page
(C) Toward the top of the page
(E) Into the page
(D) Toward the bottom of the page
(E) Into the page
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80. Two planets of mass m revolve around a star of
80. Two
mass planets
M in aofcircle
massofmradius
revolve around
r , as a star
shown of
in the
82. As represented in the figure above, a light ray
mass M
figure in a The
above. circletwo
of planets
radius rare
, asalways
shownon
in the refracts from air into a rectangular block of plastic
82. As represented in the figure above, a light ray
with an index of refraction n > 1. At a point on
opposite sidesThe
figure above. of the
twostar. The are
planets orbital period
always on T of refracts from air into a rectangular block of plastic
the side of the block, the ray partly reflects (at an
3 with an index of refraction n > 1. At a point on
r period T of angle of of
60∞)
opposite
the sides
planets is ofofthe
theform
star. T
The
= orbital
2p . the side theand partly
block, therefracts. The
ray partly value (at
reflects of the
an
GM 3 ¢ angle a is
r angle of 60∞) and partly refracts. The value of the
the planets
What is theisvalue
of the M ¢ ?T = 2 p GM ¢
.
ofform angle
(A) 30∞a is
What is themvalue of M ¢ ?
(A) 30∞
(A) M -
2 (B) 60∞
m
(A) M - m
(B) M - 2 (B) 60∞ -1 n
4 (C) cos
m 2
(B) M -
(C) n
4
m (C) cos--11 n
(D) M
+
(C) (D) sin 2
4 2
m
-1 n
(D) M + m (D) sin-1
(E) M + 4 (E) tan n2
2
m
(E) M + (E) tan-1 n
2 83. Assume that the solar flux at Earth’s surface
81. White light is normally incident on a puddle of 2
is 1,000 W/m
83. Assume that theand that
solar theatsunlight
flux Earth’s issurface
normal
water (index of refraction 1.33). A thin (500 nm)
81. White light is normally incident on a puddle of to a completely 2 reflecting surface with an area
layer of oil (index of refraction 1.5) floats on the is 1,0002 W/m and that the sunlight is normal
water (index of refraction 1.33). A thin (500 nm) of
surface of the puddle. Of the following, the most to a3 completely
m . What isreflecting
the total radiation force
surface with anexerted
area
layer of oil (index of refraction 1.5) floats on the on the 2surface?
strongly reflected wavelength is of 3 m . What is the total radiation force exerted
surface of the puddle. Of the following, the most
(A) 500 reflected
strongly nm wavelength is on
(A)the 10-6 N
2 ¥surface?
(B) 550 nm (B) 21 ¥
(A) 10-5
¥ 10 -6 N
N
(A) 500 nm
(C) 600 nm (C) 2 ¥ 10 -5
-5 N
(B) 550 nm
(D) 650 nm (B) 1 ¥ 10 N
(C) 600 nm (D)
(C) 32 ¥N 10-5 N
(E) 700 nm
(D) 650 nm (E)
(D) 63 NN
(E) 700 nm
(E) 6 N
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84. The hydrogen lines observed in the spectrum of 85. Protons used in cancer therapy are typically
the quasar 3C9 are shifted so far into the red that accelerated to about 0.6c . How much work must
84. The hydrogen lines observed in the spectrum of 85. Protons used in cancer therapy are typically
their wavelengths are three times as long as those be done on a particle of mass m in order for it to
the quasar 3C9 are shifted so far into the red that accelerated to about 0.6c . How much work must
observed in the light from hydrogen atoms at rest reach this speed, assuming it starts at rest?
their wavelengths are three times as long as those be done on a particle of mass m in order for it to
in a laboratory on Earth. If it is assumed that the
observed in the light from hydrogen atoms at rest reach this speed,
(A) 0.25mc 2 assuming it starts at rest?
shift is entirely due to the relative motion of
in a laboratory on Earth. If it is assumed that the
3C9 and Earth, the relative speed of the quasar is (B)
(A) 0.60mc 2
0.25mc 2
shift is entirely due to the relative motion of
(A) 2c
3C9 and Earth, the relative speed of the quasar is 2
(C)
(B) 0.60mc 2
0.67mc
(B) c 2
(A) 2c
(C) 0.8c 0.67mc 2
(D) 1.25mc
(C)
(B) c 2
(D) 0.5c (E) 1.25mc 2
(D) 1.60mc
(C) 0.8c
(E) 0.3c
(D) 0.5c (E) 1.60mc 2
86. The sign of the charge carriers in a doped
(E) 0.3c semiconductor can be deduced by measuring
86. The sign of the charge carriers in a doped
which of the following properties?
semiconductor can be deduced by measuring
(A) Specific
which heat
of the following properties?
(B) Thermal conductivity
(A) Specific heat
(C) Electrical resistivity
(B) Thermal conductivity
(D) Magnetic susceptibility
(C) Electrical resistivity
(E) Hall coefficient
(D) Magnetic susceptibility
(E) Hall coefficient
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87. In the experimental setup above, two masses, m1 and m2 ,
arethe
87. In connected by a massless
experimental stringtwo
setup above, over a massless
masses, pulley.
m1 and m2 ,
Mass m slides
are connected
1 on a frictionless surface. The values of
by a massless string over a massless pulley. the
two
Massmasses can be
m slides onmeasured, as well
a frictionless as the
surface. distance
The d and
values of the
1
the
twospeed ofcan
masses mass
be m 1 as it passes
measured, x1 asand
as well theagain at x2d. The
distance and
experiment
the speed ofcan be m
mass usedastoitdo whichx ofand
passes the again
following?
at x . The
1 1 2
I. Demonstrate
experiment can be momentum conservation
used to do which of the following?
II. Demonstrate energy conservation
I. Demonstrate momentum conservation
III. Measure the value of the acceleration due to gravity
II. Demonstrate energy conservation
(A)
III. IMeasure
only the value of the acceleration due to gravity
(B) II only
(A) I only
(C) III only
(B) II only
(D) I and II
(C) III only
(E) II and III
(D) I and II
(E) II and III
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88. An airplane drops a payload while traveling due 89. Two balls, identical in every way except that one
north, parallel to the ground, at a constant speed has twice the mass of the other, are dropped from
88. An airplane drops a payload while traveling due 89. Two balls, identical in every way except that one
of 100 m/s. If air resistance is neglected, what is rest from the same height so that they both reach
north, parallel to the ground, at a constant speed has twice the mass of the other, are dropped from
the velocity of the payload relative to the plane terminal speed before hitting the ground. If it is
of 100 m/s. If air resistance is neglected, what is rest from the same height so that they both reach
4.0 s after it is released? assumed that the drag force varies like the speed
the velocity of the payload relative to the plane terminal speed before hitting the ground. If it is
squared, what is the ratio of the terminal speeds
(A) s0after it is released?
4.0 assumed that the drag force varies like the speed
of the balls? (Note: The subscripts h and l
(B) 40 m/s down squared, what is the ratio of the terminal speeds
(A) 0 denote the heavy and light masses, respectively.)
(C) 80 m/s down of the balls? (Note: The subscripts h and l
(B) 40 m/s down
(D) 100 m/s north and 40 m/s down denoteu the heavy and light masses, respectively.)
(C) 80 m/s down (A) h = 1
(E) 100 m/s south and 40 m/s down
(D) 100 m/s north and 40 m/s down uul
(E) 100 m/s south and 40 m/s down (A) h = 1
u
(B) hl = 2
uul
(B) h = 2
u
(C) hl = 2
uul
(C) h = 2
u
(D) hl = 2 2
uul
(D) h = 2 2
u
(E) hl = 4
uul
(E) h = 4
ul
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90. One end of a horizontal, massless spring is attached to a wall.
A mass of 0.30 kg is attached to the other end of the spring
90. One end of a horizontal, massless spring is attached to a wall.
and rests on a table. The mass is displaced 0.030 m from its
A mass of 0.30 kg is attached to the other end of the spring
equilibrium position and released. It has a speed of 0.040 m/s
and rests on a table. The mass is displaced 0.030 m from its
as it passes through its equilibrium position. In the absence of
equilibrium position and released. It has a speed of 0.040 m/s
friction, what is the total mechanical energy of the system?
as it passes through its equilibrium position. In the absence of
(A) 0.24what
friction, mJ is the total mechanical energy of the system?
(B) 0.38 mJ
(A) 0.24 mJ
(C) 0.48 mJ
(B) 0.38 mJ
(D) 0.75 mJ
(C) 0.48 mJ
(E) 0.96 mJ
(D) 0.75 mJ
(E) 0.96 mJ
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93. An inertial reference frame S ¢ moves at constant
speed
93. An with respect
inertial reference to frame
a second
S ¢ inertial
moves at reference
constant
frame S. An observer in S measures the
speed with respect to a second inertial reference energy
E, momentum p, and position x of
frame S. An observer in S measures the energy a moving
particle
E, at time p,
momentum t for
anda position
particularxevent. An
of a moving
particle S ¢ measures
observeratintime ¢ , momentum
energy Eevent.
t for a particular An
p¢ , and position x ¢ at time t ¢ for the
observer in S ¢ measures energy E ¢ , momentum same
moving
p¢ , and particle
positionatxthe
¢ atsame
time event.
t ¢ forWhich
the same of the
following
moving is an expression
particle at the sameofevent.
a relativistic
Which of the
91. The diagram above shows a Carnot cycle for an invariant for this event?
following is an expression of a relativistic
idealdiagram
91. The air conditioner, whicha is
above shows to cool
Carnot a house
cycle for anon a (A) x = for
invariant x ¢ this event?
hot
idealsummer day. The which
air conditioner, air conditioner
is to coolabsorbs
a househeat
on a (A) xp== xp¢¢
(B)
at the lower temperature inside and pumps
hot summer day. The air conditioner absorbs heat it to (C) tp== t p¢
(B) ¢
the environment
at the at the higher
lower temperature insidetemperature
and pumps outside.
it to (D) tE== t ¢E ¢
(C)
E=2 -E( ¢pc ) =E ¢2 - ( p ¢c )
Which of the following gives the ratio of the heat 2 2
the environment at the higher temperature outside. (E)
(D) E
Q bc absorbed
Which in the house
of the following (i.e.,
gives thebetween
ratio of points
the heatb (E) E 2 - ( pc ) =E ¢2 - ( p ¢c )
2 2
and c on the cycle) to the work done during the 94. Consider three identical, ideal capacitors. The first
Q bc absorbed in the house (i.e., between points b
cycle? capacitor three
94. Consider is charged to a voltage
identical, V0 and then
ideal capacitors. The first
and c on the cycle) to the work done during the
(A) 0
cycle? disconnected from the battery. The other
capacitor is charged to a voltage V0 and then two
(B) 0.033 capacitors,
disconnected initially
from theuncharged
battery. and
Theconnected
other two in
(A) 0
(C) 0.97 series, are then connected across theconnected
first
(B) 0.033 capacitors, initially uncharged and in
(D) 1.0 capacitor. What is the final voltage on the first
(C) 0.97 series, are then connected across the first
(E) 30.
(D) 1.0 capacitor?
capacitor. What is the final voltage on the first
(E) 30.
92. A particle in an infinite square well with walls at capacitor?
V
(A) 0
9= 2 p 2
92. xA=particle
0 and inx =anLinfinite squareE well
has energy = with2 walls
. The at V5
(A) 0
92=mLp
2 2
V5
= 0 and xthat
xprobability = Lthehasparticle =
energyisEbetween x .= The
0 and (B) 0
2mL2 V3
x = L/6 is that the particle is between x = 0 and
probability (B) V0
3
(C) 0
x(A) 1/36is
= L/6 V02
(B) 1/6 (C) 2V
(A) 1/36 2
0
(C) 1/3 (D)
(B) 1/6 3
(D) 1/2 2V
0
(C) 1/3 (D)
(E) 1 (E) V03
(D) 1/2
(E) 1 (E) V0
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95. A charge of -5.0 µC is distributed uniformly 96. The magnetic field inside a long coil of wire
around a ring 1.0 m in radius. A point charge of (solenoid) has a certain magnitude and direction
95. A charge of -5.0 µC is distributed uniformly 96. The magnetic field inside a long coil of wire
when the coil is air filled. If a diamagnetic
+3.0 µC is at the center of the ring. The work (solenoid) has a certain magnitude and direction
around a ring 1.0 m in radius. A point charge of material is inserted in the coil, how do the
required to move the point charge 1.0 m in a when the coil is air filled. If a diamagnetic
+3.0 µC is at the center of the ring. The work magnitude and direction of the magnetic field
direction normal to the plane of the ring is most material is inserted in the coil, how do the
required to move the point charge 1.0 m in a change?
nearly magnitude and direction of the magnetic field
direction normal to the plane of the ring is most
(A) 40 mJ
nearly Magnitude
change? Direction
(B) 80 mJ (A) Increases
Magnitude Same
Direction
(A) 40 mJ
(C) 100 mJ (B) Increases Opposite
(B) 80 mJ (A) Increases Same
(D) 140 mJ (C) Decreases Same
(C) 100 mJ (B) Increases Opposite
(E) 270 mJ (D) Decreases Opposite
(D) 140 mJ (C) Decreases Same
(E) 270 mJ (E) No change Opposite
(D) Decreases Opposite
(E) No change Opposite
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97. The figure above shows two identical simple pendulums, each with mass m and suspended by a massless rod
of length a. The pendulums are coupled by a massless spring of force constant k. The coordinates qi measure
97. The figure above shows two identical simple pendulums, each with mass m and suspended by a massless rod
the angular displacements from vertical, as shown. Which of the following gives the Lagrangian
of length a. The pendulums are coupled by a massless spring of force constant k. The coordinates qi measurefor the system?
(Assume small angular displacements qi .)
the angular displacements from vertical, as shown. Which of the following gives the Lagrangian for the system?
(Assume small
1 2angular displacements qi .)
(A)= L
2 ( ) 1
( ) 1
ma q 21 + q 22 - mga q 21 + q 22 - ka 2 (q2 - q1 )2
2 2
(A)=
(B)=
1
(( )) 1
(( ))
1
L 1 ma 22 q 221 + q 22 - 1 mga q 221 + q 22 - 1 ka 22 (q2 - q1 )22
L 2 ma q 1 + q 2 + 2 mga q 1 + q 2 - 2 ka (q2 - q1 )
2 2 2
(B)=
(C)=
1
(( )) 1
(( ))
1
L 1 ma 22 q 221 + q 22 + 1 mga q 221 + q 22 - 1 ka 22 (q2 - q1 )22
L 2 ma q 1 + q 2 - 2 mga q 1 + q 2 + 2
ka (q2 - q1 )
2 2 2
(C)=
(D)=
1
(( )) 1
L 2 ma q 1 + q 2 + 2 mga q 1 + q 2
(( )) 1
L 1 ma 22 q 221 + q 22 - 1 mga q 221 + q 22 + ka 2 (q2 - q1 )2
2
2 2
(D)=
(E)=
1 2 2 2
(( ))
L 1 ma 2 q 21 + q 2 + 1 mga
1
( 2
q +q
L 2 ma q 1 + q 2 + 2
ka 2 (q2 1- q1 )22
)2
2 2
(E)= L
1 2 2 2
2 ( ) 1
ma q 1 + q 2 + ka 2 (q2 - q1 )2
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98. The spacing between the parallel Bragg planes in 99. Consider an electron in the= n 4,= A 1 state in
a certain crystal is d . Electrons of fixed energy,
98. The spacing between the parallel Bragg planes in 99. hydrogen. Which
Consider an of the
electron following
=
in the n 4,= final
A 1states
statecan
in
corresponding to a given wavelength l , are
a certain crystal is d . Electrons of fixed energy, NOT be reached by an allowed transition?
hydrogen. Which of the following final states can
incident on the crystal. Which of the following is
corresponding to a given wavelength l , are (A)= =
3, A 2by an allowed transition?
nbe reached
the minimal condition for strong reflection for at NOT
incident on the crystal. Which of the following is
least two different angles? (B)= =
the minimal condition for strong reflection for at (A)=nn 3, =
3, AA 12
(A) ltwo
least > ddifferent angles? (C)=
(B)= nn 3,=
=
3, AA 10
d
(A) l > d
(B) (C)=
(D)= =
2,
nn 3,
= AA 00
2
d
(E)=
(D)= n =
1,
=
n 2, AA 00
(B) l >
(C) < 2d
2 (E)=
n 1,=A 0
(C) l < 2d
(D) d
d
(E) l < d
(D)
2
d
(E) l <
2
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100. A room-temperature Mössbauer absorption spectrum for the 14.4 keV gamma-ray transition of Fe is
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3
illustrated in the figure above. From the data, it can be deduced that the lifetime of the excited state is
2
approximately
(A) 100 ms
(B) 100 ms
(C) 100 ns
(D) 100 ps
(E) 100 fs
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