Asked in KMU Centralized Admission Test 2020 2020Moderate

Raleigh Jean predicted behavior of black body radiations, this predictions came to conclusion that:

Correct answer: C. Failed to explain ultraviolet region

  • A. Explained with quantum theory
  • B. Explained well by mathematical treatment
  • C. Failed to explain ultraviolet region
  • D. Used Einstein's theory of relativity

Explanation

Raleigh-Jean did make predictions about black body radiation, but those predictions couldn't explain the behavior in the ultraviolet (UV) region. It was Max Planck who later developed a new theory, known as quantum theory, which successfully explained the UV behavior.

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