Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 37, Problem 1P
(a)
To determine
The peak wavelength for the
(b)
To determine
The peak wavelength for the radiation from floodlamp at
(c)
To determine
The peak wavelength for the radiation from helium at
(d)
To determine
The peak wavelength for the radiation for the universe at
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