Question

Which of the following is not correct according to Planck’s quantum theory?

• A. Energy is emitted or absorbed discontinuously
• B. Energy of a quantum is directly proportional to its frequency
• C. A photon is also a quantum of light
• D. Energy less than a quantum can also be emitted or absorbed

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$E=nhv,n=1,2,3$.............
Only integer quantum can be emitted or absorbed