CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

For an enclosure maintained at 1000K, the maximum radiation occurs at wavelength λm. If the temperature is raised to 2000K, the peak will shift to :

A
0.5λm
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
λm
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
4λm
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
8λm
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 0.5λm
According to Wein's displacement law (λmT=constant), the peak wavelength is inversely proportional to absolute temperature.
Now since temperature is doubled, peak wavelength will become half.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Laws of Radiation
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon