The wavelength corresponding to maximum intensity in the spectrum of an incandescent…

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Problem

The wavelength corresponding to maximum intensity in the spectrum of an incandescent filament is

580\,\text{nm}

. Estimate the temperature of the filament. (a)

3.0 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}

(b)

5.0 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}

(c)

1.7 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}

(d)

8.0 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}