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The Surface of the Sun Is at a Temperature of Approximately

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The surface of the Sun is at a temperature of approximately 5800 K, and radiates a peak wavelength of 500 nm.According to the Planck radiation law, what is its emitted intensity per unit wavelength at the peak?


A) 8.4 W/cm2∙nm
B) 42 W/cm2∙nm
C) 84 W/cm2∙nm
D) 8.4 x 103 W/cm2∙nm
E) 4.2 x 107 W/cm2∙nm

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