A star with a spectrum that peaks at a wavelength of 1 micron (1 × 10^-6) would have a surface temperature of _________ and be an __ star. A) 2,900 K; O B) 2,900 K; M C) 29,000 K; O D) 29,000 K; M

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According to Wien's Law, the peak wavelength is inversely proportional to the temperature. A peak at 1 micron corresponds to a temperature of approximately 2,900 K, which is characteristic of an M-type star.

A Star with a Spectrum That Peaks at a Wavelength