Physics

Problem

The wavelength corresponding to maximum intensity in the spectrum of an incandescent filament is

580\,\text{nm}

. Estimate the temperature of the filament. a)

3.0 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}

5.0 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}

1.7 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}

8.0 \times 10^{3}\,\text{K}