Explain the connection between Planck's hypothesis of energy quanta and the energies of the quantum harmonic oscillator. In what ways was Planck's hypothesis (which led to Planck law of blackbody radiation) correct? In what ways was Planck's hypothesis incorrect?

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 Explain the connection between Planck's hypothesis of energy quanta and the energies of the quantum harmonic oscillator. In what ways was Planck's hypothesis (which led to Planck law of blackbody radiation) correct? In what ways was Planck's hypothesis incorrect?

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