An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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Author: Daniel V. Schroeder
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To determine
The total energy of the
(b)
To determine
The plot of the spectrum of radiation as a function of photon energy.
(c)
To determine
The fraction of the total energy is in the visible region of the spectrum.
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