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Nuclear Physics — Test

Question 13 • Physics

What property is primarily responsible for determining the type of electromagnetic energy and peak wavelength emitted by a star such as the Sun?

Answer
A
composition
B
volume
C
density
D
temperature

Explanation

A star’s surface temperature determines the characteristic wavelength at which it emits the most energy. As temperature increases, the peak wavelength becomes shorter; as temperature decreases, it becomes longer. Therefore, temperature is the property that determines the type of electromagnetic energy and peak wavelength emitted.

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