Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Astrophysics and Cosmology - Problems - Page 982: 31

Answer

$λ_P=1.07\times10^{-3}m$

Work Step by Step

Wien's Law can be used to determine the wavelength at which the intensity of a blackbody radiation reaches its peak. $λ_P\times T=2.90×10^{−3}m K$ $λ_P=\frac{2.90×10−3m K}{2.7K}=1.07\times10^{-3}m$
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