What was the UV Catastrophe?

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What was the UV Catastrophe?

2006-11-02 11:41:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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It relates to the Rayleigh-Jeans prediction and black body radiation that demonstrated the failure of classical physics. Just visit wikipedia for more info and how Planck's postulate solved the dilemma. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UV_catastrophe

2006-11-02 12:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lilyothvalli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. Try this link : http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=UV%20Catastrophe&gwp=16

2006-11-02 19:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋