Question

The wavelength at which Earth’s emitted radiation is maximum is ______ at which the wavelength of the Sun’s emitted radiation peaks.

Answer 1

Answer:

inversely proportional to the temperature

Explanation:

Wein's displacement law states the wavelength at which Earth’s emitted radiation is maximum is inversely proportional to the temperature at which the wavelength of the Sun’s emitted radiation peaks.

                           λmax $= \frac{b}{T}$

where,

λmax is the maximum wavelength

b is a constant of proportionality called Wien's displacement constant (b = 2.897 × 10⁻³ m.K)

T is the absolute temperature in kelvins