Ans: (e) instantaneously changes from one state of vibration to a different state.
According to the quantum theory of radiation, when a vibrating charged particle emits radiation it
(a) continues vibrating without making any change in its state of vibration.
(b) suddenly loses a portion of its charge.
(c) suddenly turns into a photon.
(d) instantaneously changes from a particle to a wave.
(e) instantaneously changes from one state of vibration to a different state.
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