Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, Chapter 1-20
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To determine
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When
a) Find the wavelength at which the thermal
b) Identify the type of
When
c) Find the wavelength at which the thermal radiation is maximum.
d) Identify the type of electromagnetic wave corresponding to that wavelength.
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