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Explain why the classical theory of light as an electromagneticwave (or of electrons as particles) is unable to explain thefollowing phenomena whereas quantum mechanics is successful.

  1. (1) The turn-on voltage of differently colored LEDs

  2. (2) The existence of transparent conductors

  3. (3) The decrease in frequency of photons scattered off ofatoms

  4. (4) The spectrum of blackbody emission

For each, use 2-3 sentences, 1-2 equations, and a diagram toprovide an explanation that is concise yet precise.

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