The graph shows the variation in radiation intensity per unit wavelength versus wavelength for a perfect blackbody at temperature T. Complete the following statement: As the blackbody temperature is increased, the peak in intensity of this curve
A)will remain constant.
B)will be shifted to longer wavelengths and its magnitude will increase.
C)will be shifted to shorter wavelengths and its magnitude will increase.
D)will be shifted to longer wavelengths and its magnitude will decrease.
E)will be shifted to shorter wavelengths and its magnitude will decrease.

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The graph shows the variation in radiation intensity per unit wavelength versus wavelength for a perfect blackbody at temperature T.  Complete the following statement: As the blackbody temperature is increased, the peak in intensity of this curve
A)will remain constant. 
B)will be shifted to longer wavelengths and its magnitude will increase. 
C)will be shifted to shorter wavelengths and its magnitude will increase. 
D)will be shifted to longer wavelengths and its magnitude will decrease. 
E)will be shifted to shorter wavelengths and its magnitude will decrease.

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The Answer of The graph shows the variation in radiation intensity per unit wavelength versus wavelength for a perfect blackbody at temperature T.  Complete the following statement: As the blackbody temperature is increased, the peak in intensity of this curve
A)will remain constant. 
B)will be shifted to longer wavelengths and its magnitude will increase. 
C)will be shifted to shorter wavelengths and its magnitude will increase. 
D)will be shifted to longer wavelengths and its magnitude will decrease. 
E)will be shifted to shorter wavelengths and its magnitude will decrease.

The Graph Shows the Variation in Radiation Intensity Per Unit