Atomic Structure Question 12
Question: Which one of the following is not the characteristic of Planck’s quantum theory of radiation
[AIIMS 1991]
Options:
A) The energy is not absorbed or emitted in whole number or multiple of quantum
B) Radiation is associated with energy
C) Radiation energy is not emitted or absorbed conti- nuously but in the form of small packets called quanta
D) This magnitude of energy associated with a quantum is proportional to the frequency
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Energy is always absorbed or emitted in whole number or multiples of quantum.