Question

Based electromagnetic spectrum? on its surface temperature of 6,000 K, most photons that leave the Sun's surface lie in which region of the________
A) microwave
B) infrared
C) visible
D) ultraviolet
E) X-ray

Answer 1

Answer:

option C

Explanation:

given,

Temperature of the surface = 6000 K

using formula to calculate $\lambda_{max}$

$\lambda_{max} = \dfrac{0.0029\ K.m}{T}$

$\lambda_{max}$ is the maximum wavelength emission in meter.

T is the temperature in kelvin.

$\lambda_{max} = \dfrac{0.0029}{6000}$

$\lambda_{max} = \dfrac{0.0029}{6000}$

$\lambda_{max} = 4.8333 \times 10^{-7}$

$\lambda_{max} = 4833\ A^0$

the wavelength is in Visible range

The Correct answer is option C