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Nuclear Physics — Test

Question 5 • Physics

In which range is the peak wavelength of a star that is much hotter than the Sun most likely to be?

Answer
A
ultraviolet light
B
infrared radiation
C
radio waves
D
microwaves

Explanation

A star’s peak wavelength shifts to shorter wavelengths as its temperature increases (Wien’s law). Since the star is much hotter than the Sun, its peak is likely at a shorter wavelength, in the ultraviolet range, rather than in infrared, microwave, or radio wavelengths.

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