The Sun Has a Surface Temperature of Approximately 5,800 K

question 13

Multiple Choice

The sun has a surface temperature of approximately 5,800 K.At what wavelength does the maximum energy radiated by the sun occur?

• A) 5,800 nm
• B) 300 nm
• C) 174 nm
• D) 520 nm
• E) 3,000 nm

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