Question

What is the main difference between electromagnetic wave theory and Planck's quantum theory?

• A. According to electromagnetic wave theory, the energy is emitted or absorbed continuously whereas according to Planck's quantum theory, energy is emitted or absorbed discontinuously,i.e. in certain definite packets called 'Quanta'
• B. According to electromagnetic wave theory, energy is emitted or absorbed discontinuously, i.e., in certain definite packets called 'Quanta' whereas according to Planck's quantum theory, the energy is emitted or absorbed continuously
• C. According to electromagnetic wave theory, the energy is emitted or absorbed continuously whereas according to Planck's quantum theory, energy is emitted or absorbed continuously,i.e. in certain definite packets called 'Quanta'
• D. According to electromagnetic wave theory, the energy is emitted or absorbed discretely whereas according to Planck's quantum theory, energy is emitted or absorbed discontinuously, i.e., in certain definite packets called 'Quanta'

Answer 1

The correct option is A According to electromagnetic wave theory, the energy is emitted or absorbed continuously whereas according to Planck's quantum theory, energy is emitted or absorbed discontinuously,i.e. in certain definite packets called 'Quanta'

According to electromagnetic wave theory, the energy is emitted or absorbed continuously whereas according to Planck's quantum theory, energy is emitted or absorbed discontinuously,i.e. in certain definite packets called 'Quanta'