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itsmyluck

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What is the surface temperature of a star, given that its radiation peak occurs at a frequency of 1.86  1015 Hz?
 
  A) 17,000 K
  B) 14,500 K
  C) 19,000 K
  D) 20,400 K
  E) 18,000 K

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The wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is 600 nm. What is its frequency?
 
  A) 200  1012 Hz
  B) 300  1012 Hz
  C) 400  1012 Hz
  D) 500  1012 Hz
  E) 600  1012 Hz


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jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

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itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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