Solution:
To solve this, we use Wien's Displacement Law, which states:
\[
\lambda_{\text{max}} = \frac{b}{T}
\]
Where:
- \(\lambda_{\text{max}}\) is the wavelength at which the maximum energy is emitted,
- \(b = 2.88 \times 10^6 \, \text{nmK}\) is Wien's constant,
- \(T = 5760 \, K\) is the temperature of the black body.
Step 1: Calculate \(\lambda_{\text{max}}\)
\[
\lambda_{\text{max}} = \frac{2.88 \times 10^6}{5760} = 500 \, \text{nm}
\]
This means that the maximum energy is emitted at a wavelength of 500 nm.
Step 2: Compare the energies at different wavelengths
- At 500 nm (\( \lambda_{\text{max}} \)): This is where the black body emits the maximum energy. So, \(U_2\) will be the largest.
- At 250 nm: This wavelength is shorter than \(\lambda_{\text{max}}\), and the energy decreases as we move away from the peak, so \(U_1 < U_2\).
- At 1000 nm: This wavelength is longer than \(\lambda_{\text{max}}\), and the energy decreases further, so \(U_3 < U_2\).
Thus, \(U_2 > U_1\), and the correct comparison is \(U_2 > U_1\).
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