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What are the postulates of max plank?


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Understanding the concept:

  • Different molecules and atoms can only release or absorb energy in discrete amounts, according to Planck's theory of quantum mechanics.
  • Quantum energy is the smallest amount of electromagnetic radiation that can be either emitted or absorbed.

Postulates of max plank:

The following are the postulates of Planck's quantum theory:

  • The energy is not continuously radiated or emitted. It is released in minute quantities as quanta or energy packets.
  • Each particle of radiation is referred to as a photon when it takes the form of light. In the case of light, photons are energetic particles that play a little role.
  • The frequency of the radiation is directly equal to the energy of a photon one or quantum of energy. E = hv, where h is the Planck constant & v is the radiation frequency.
  • The energy of radiation is denoted by the quantum's energy as a whole number multiple, such as h, 2h, 3h, and so on.

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