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Experimental investigations show that the intensity of solar radiation is maximum for a wavelength 480 nm in the visible region. Estimate the surface temperature of the sun. Given Wien's constant, b=2.88× 103mK.


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5000 K

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6000 K

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8000 K

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106 K

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Solution

The correct option is B

6000 K


According to Wien's law, λmT=b
T=bλm=2.88×103480×109=6000 K
Hence, the correct choice is (b).


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