The Rayleigh-Jeans distribution function is I(2,T)= 2πckgT 24 where kB is the Boltzmann constant. (i) Sketch the two distribution functions to show the approximation to Planck's formula for long wavelength. (ii) Explain why it is expected that the classical result is much better at long wavelength?

The Rayleigh-Jeans distribution function is I(2,T)= 2πckgT 24 where kB is the Boltzmann constant. (i) Sketch the two distribution functions to show the approximation to Planck's formula for long wavelength. (ii) Explain why it is expected that the classical result is much better at long wavelength?

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