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Physics

Problem

While investigating blackbody spectra, a class plots λmax⁡\lambda_{\max} (in metres) on the y-axis against 1/T1/T (in K−1\text{K}^{-1}) on the x-axis and finds the slope to be 2.92×10−3 m K2.92\times10^{-3}\,\text{m K}. Which numerical value of the Wien’s displacement constant bb should be quoted from this result? a) 2.92×10−4 m K2.92\times10^{-4}\,\text{m K} b) 2.92×10−3 m K2.92\times10^{-3}\,\text{m K} c) 2.92×10−2 m K2.92\times10^{-2}\,\text{m K} d) 0.292×10−3 m K0.292\times10^{-3}\,\text{m K}

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