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The Sun's Energy

Question 6 • GCS 2025-2026 Earth Environmental Science CR

Where does the peak wavelength emitted by the Sun fall in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Answer
A
in the green-blue range
B
in the ultraviolet range
C
in the yellow-green range
D
in the infrared range

Explanation

The Sun’s surface temperature is about 5,800 K. Wien’s law gives a peak wavelength of roughly 500 nanometers, which lies in the yellow-green part of the visible spectrum. Therefore, the correct choice is the yellow-green range.

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