University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 44 - Particle Physics and Cosmology - Problems - Exercises - Page 1520: 44.37

Answer

966 nm.

Work Step by Step

Use Wien’s law. The product of peak wavelength and absolute temperature is a constant. $$\lambda_{p1}T_1=\lambda_{p2}T_2$$ $$\lambda_{p2}=\frac{\lambda_{p1}T_1}{T_2}$$ $$\lambda_{p2}=\frac{1.062\times 10^{-3}m (2.728K)}{3000K}=966nm$$
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