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 is the hottest
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 is the hottest
A)Star A 
B)Star B 
C)Star C 
D)Star D 
E)Star E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hottest star will have its peak emission at the shortest wavelength according to Wien's Law. Star A, which peaks at the shortest wavelength, is therefore the hottest.

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