A problem with the classical theory for radiation from a blackbody was that the theory predicted too much radiation in what range of wavelengths?
A) ultraviolet
B) visible
C) infrared
D) microwave
E) radio

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The classical theory for radiation from a blackbody, known as the Rayleigh-Jeans law, predicted too much radiation at short wavelengths, leading to the "ultraviolet catastrophe." This discrepancy was resolved by Max Planck's introduction of quantized energy levels, giving birth to quantum mechanics.

A Problem with the Classical Theory for Radiation from a Blackbody