AIIMS2001Physics-Radiation
AIIMS 2001 Physics Blackbody Radiation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
For an enclosure maintained at 1000 K, the maximum radiation occurs at wavelength λₘ. If the temperature is raised to 2000 K, the peak will shift to
A
5/2 λₘ
B
1/2 λₘ
C
7/2 λₘ
D
3/2 λₘ
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
According to Wien's displacement law, the peak wavelength is inversely proportional to the temperature. Doubling the temperature halves the wavelength.
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