The surface temperature of a distant star is 7840 K. The star emits a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. What is the frequency of the peak intensity of this radiation?
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Wien's Law states that the peak wavelength (λmax) is inversely proportional to the temperature of the object. The formula is: λmax = b / T, where b is Wien's displacement constant (2.898 x 10^-3 m*K) and T is the temperature in Kelvin. Show more…
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