Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 27 - Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom - Problems - Page 799: 9

Answer

$9.35\times10^{-6}m$

Work Step by Step

Use Wien’s law, equation 27–2. Body temperature is (273 + 37)K = 310K. $$\lambda_p =\frac{2.90\times10^{-3}m \cdot K}{T}$$ $$\lambda_p =\frac{2.90\times10^{-3}m \cdot K}{310K}=9.35\times10^{-6}m$$
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