The Quantization of Energy, E = Nhf, Is Not Important

question 29

Multiple Choice

The quantization of energy, E = nhf, is not important for an ordinary pendulum because:

• A)the formula applies only to mass-spring oscillators
• B)the allowed energy levels are too closely spaced
• C)the allowed energy levels are too widely spaced
• D)the formula applies only to atoms
• E)the value of h for a pendulum is too large

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