Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 30 - Quantum Physics - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 1073: 5

Answer

3.4 X $10^{14}$ Hz

Work Step by Step

The temperature of the surface of the Sun is 5800 K. The frequency can be found using Wien's Displacement Law: $f_{peak}$ = 5.88 X $10^{10}$ X T $f_{peak}$ = 5.88 X $10^{10}$ X 5800 = 3.4 X $10^{14}$ Hz.
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