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The maximum intensity of radiation emitted by a star occurs at a surface temperature of 4.3 x
104 K.
a) Calculate the wavelength of the emitted radiation when the intensity is maximum.
b) Calculate the ratio of the intensity radiated at a wavelength of 60.0 nm to the maximum
intensity.
Assume that the star radiates like an ideal blackbody.

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