The temperature of the surface of Pluto is about T(K) = 40 K (TC = -230 °C). %3D According to Wien's law, the maximum wavelength of light emitted by Pluto in the IR or infrared region of the spectrum, is Amax = 2900 K•µm/T(K) = 72.5 um. %3D What is the frequency of this radiation? Af =c c = 3x10® m/s %3D

The temperature of the surface of Pluto is about T(K) = 40 K (TC = -230 °C). %3D According to Wien's law, the maximum wavelength of light emitted by Pluto in the IR or infrared region of the spectrum, is Amax = 2900 K•µm/T(K) = 72.5 um. %3D What is the frequency of this radiation? Af =c c = 3x10® m/s %3D

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Chapter5: Radiation And Spectra

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Problem 45E: If the emitted infrared radiation from Pluto, has a wavelength of maximum intensity at 75,000 nm,...

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