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An important step toward a more complete understanding of blackbody

radiation occurred when Max Planck developed a theory that presented which
of the following ideas?
A. Light is composed of discrete chunks that must be absorbed as a
unit.
B. Large objects can be viewed as acting as waves.
C. Electrons can act as both waves and particles.
D. Matter is composed of discrete chunks that cannot be broken
down.

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Answer:

The answer is A. Light is composed of discrete chunks that must be absorbed as a unit.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

The correct option is;

C. Electrons can act as both waves and particles

Step-by-step explanation:

The quantum theory theory developed by Max Planck established that effect of radiation on a blackbody can be explained by the fact that energy can exhibit physical characteristics which implies that energy can have both wave-like and physical characteristics

With Planck's law, light and electrons are known as having wave particle duality, that is they can act as both waves and particles.

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