The spectral emittance of a radiating cavity is maximal at a wavelength of 32 µm. The temperature is then changed so that the total power radiated in the cavity triples. Calculate the new temperature of the cavity.

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The spectral emittance of a radiating cavity is maximal at a wavelength of 32 µm. The
temperature is then changed so that the total power radiated in the cavity triples. Calculate
the new temperature of the cavity. 

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