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If a blackbody is radiating at $T=1650 \mathrm{K}$, at what wavelength is the maximum intensity?
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Wien's Law is given by: λ_max = b / T where λ_max is the wavelength of maximum intensity, b is Wien's constant (approximately 2.898 x 10^-3 m·K), and T is the temperature in Kelvin. Show more…
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