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If a $\mathrm{T}$ star has a surface temperature of $1000 \mathrm{K}$, at what wavelength should it be brightest?
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We need to find the wavelength at which the star emits the maximum amount of radiation. For this, we can use Wien's Law, which states that the wavelength of maximum emission is inversely proportional to the temperature of the black body (in this case, the star). Show more…
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