The Studies of Light Emitted by Hot Objects (Max Planck)

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Multiple Choice

The studies of light emitted by hot objects (Max Planck) and the photoelectric effect (Albert Einstein) revolutionized physics because they revealed ________

• A)that energy is quantized.
• B)that light intensity does not affect the number of electrons ejected from a metal.
• C)that atomic spectra are due to the quantized transitions of electrons.
• D)that blackbody radiation is continuous.
• E)that atomic spectra are continuous.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Solidarity

Mechanical solidarity is a concept in sociology that describes the integration of members of a society who have common values and beliefs, which creates a sense of social cohesion.

Organic Solidarity

Organic solidarity is a social cohesion based on the interdependence of individuals in more advanced societies, as described by Émile Durkheim.

Mechanical Solidarity

A form of social cohesion derived from the similarities of individuals in a society, including shared beliefs and values.

Collective Conscious

Describes the set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society, originally conceptualized by sociologist Émile Durkheim.