KCET2013PhysicsThermal Properties of Matter
Two stars A and B radiate maximum energy at the wavelength of 360 ~nm and 480 ~nm respectively. Then the ratio of the surface temperatures of A and B is
Options
- A3: 4
- B81: 256
- C4: 3
- D256: 81
Correct answer
C. 4: 3
Step-by-step solution
According to Wien's displacement law aligned & T= constant & T₁ T₂ = ₂ ₁ = 480 360 = 4 3 aligned