What is the peak wavelength, in angstroms, emitted from a type F star with a temperature of 6900 K?

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Wien's displacement law says the maximum wavelength is given by

λ_max = b/T where b = 2.897721*10^-3 m.K and T is the absolute temperature (in K).

So λ_max = 2.897721*10^-3/6900 m = 4.2*10^-7 m

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Alan Aug 30, 2015

Alan · Answer 1 · 2015-08-30T07:33:42

Wien's displacement law says the maximum wavelength is given by

λ_max = b/T where b = 2.897721*10^-3 m.K and T is the absolute temperature (in K).

So λ_max = 2.897721*10^-3/6900 m = 4.2*10^-7 m

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Melody · Answer 2 · 2015-08-30T07:46:33

I am glad that you are back Alan. :D

We have missed you and no one could answer these questions :(