A furnace initially shows its maximum emission at when the temperature is

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Problem

A furnace initially shows its maximum emission at

3.0\,\mu\text{m}

when the temperature is

1000\,\text{K}

. Later, the peak shifts to

1.5\,\mu\text{m}

. What is the new temperature of the furnace? (a)

1500\,\text{K}

(b)

3000\,\text{K}

(c)

2000\,\text{K}

(d)

2500\,\text{K}