Figure 6-1

-A plot of the continuous spectra of five different stars is shown in Figure 6-1. Based on these spectra, which of the stars has the lowest temperature
A)Star A
B)Star B
C)Star C
D)Star D
E)Star E

Question

Figure 6-1
 
-A plot of the continuous spectra of five different stars is shown in Figure 6-1. Based on these spectra, which of the stars has the lowest temperature
A)Star A 
B)Star B 
C)Star C 
D)Star D 
E)Star E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The star with the lowest temperature will have its peak emission at the longest wavelength according to Wien's Law. In the given plot, if Star E's spectrum peaks at the longest wavelength compared to the others, it indicates that Star E has the lowest temperature.

Figure 6-1 -A Plot of the Continuous Spectra of Five Different Stars