The dominant wavelength observed from a star is

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The dominant wavelength observed from a star is 520 nm±10 nm520\,\text{nm}\pm10\,\text{nm}. Which of the following ranges best represents its possible surface temperature? (a) (6.0 ⁣− ⁣6.2)×103 K(6.0\!-\!6.2)\times10^{3}\ \text{K} (b) (5.5 ⁣− ⁣5.7)×104 K(5.5\!-\!5.7)\times10^{4}\ \text{K} (c) (5.5 ⁣− ⁣5.7)×103 K(5.5\!-\!5.7)\times10^{3}\ \text{K} (d) (4.8 ⁣− ⁣5.2)×103 K(4.8\!-\!5.2)\times10^{3}\ \text{K}

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