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A star is observed to have a peak radiation wavelength of and a total radiated power (luminosity) of . Given Wien's constant and the Stefan-Boltzmann constant . What is the approximate radius of the star?

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Surface temperature from Wien's law:

 

Radius from Stefan-Boltzmann law:

 

hence (C).

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