10.9.4 - Blackbody Radiation
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What is a blackbody?
💡 Hint: Think about objects that absorb energy well.
What does Wien's Displacement Law state?
💡 Hint: Recall how temperature affects color.
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What relationship does Wien's Displacement Law describe?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects the color of heated objects.
Is a blackbody a perfect reflector?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a perfect blackbody.
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If a star has a peak emission wavelength of 500 nm, what is its surface temperature according to Wien's law?
💡 Hint: Rearrange Wien’s equation to find the temperature.
Calculate the total power output of a blackbody with a surface area of 1 m² at 1000 K.
💡 Hint: Apply the law to find energy based on provided temperature and area.
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