What is the temperature of a star whose maximum light is emitted at a wavelength of 290nm
What is the temperature of a star whose maximum light is emitted at a wavelength of 290nm
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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![**Chapter 5: Question 46**
What is the temperature of a star whose maximum light is emitted at a wavelength of 290 nm?
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For educational purposes, you can use Wien's Law to determine the temperature of the star. Wien's Law is expressed as:
\[ \lambda_{\text{max}} = \frac{b}{T} \]
where:
- \( \lambda_{\text{max}} \) is the peak wavelength (290 nm in this case),
- \( b \) is Wien's displacement constant (approximately \( 2.9 \times 10^{-3} \) m·K),
- \( T \) is the temperature in Kelvin.
Convert the wavelength to meters and rearrange the formula to solve for \( T \).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Ff0a4c22f-5caf-47f6-af93-389fa46abeca%2F7f511de1-34e6-4acb-b4b3-59cd1f9ac95c%2Fru0f3f1.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Chapter 5: Question 46**
What is the temperature of a star whose maximum light is emitted at a wavelength of 290 nm?
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For educational purposes, you can use Wien's Law to determine the temperature of the star. Wien's Law is expressed as:
\[ \lambda_{\text{max}} = \frac{b}{T} \]
where:
- \( \lambda_{\text{max}} \) is the peak wavelength (290 nm in this case),
- \( b \) is Wien's displacement constant (approximately \( 2.9 \times 10^{-3} \) m·K),
- \( T \) is the temperature in Kelvin.
Convert the wavelength to meters and rearrange the formula to solve for \( T \).
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