Wien's displacement law is A. The peak of the distribution shifts as the temperature is varied. B. The maximum of the distribution shifts to longer wavelengths as the temperature is increased. C. The maximum of the wavelength of heated object. D. The minimum of the wavelength shifts to longer wavelengths as the temperature is increased.

Wien's displacement law is A. The peak of the distribution shifts as the temperature is varied. B. The maximum of the distribution shifts to longer wavelengths as the temperature is increased. C. The maximum of the wavelength of heated object. D. The minimum of the wavelength shifts to longer wavelengths as the temperature is increased.

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Chapter22: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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