Physics

Physics

Problem

Stars X and Y each radiate the same total power into space. The radius of star Y is exactly one-half the radius of star X. What is the ratio λY/λX\lambda_Y/\lambda_X of their peak-emission wavelengths, where λ\lambda denotes the wavelength at which each star’s emission is maximal? a) 2\sqrt2 b) 12\dfrac12 c) 12\dfrac1{\sqrt2} d) 1

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