alleryStart learning →Sun's emission peaks near 4995 angstrom. Which spectral region?
AVisible
BInfrared
CUltraviolet
DMicrowave
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Visible
lambda-max = 2.897e-3 / 5800 = 4.995e-7 m, which lies in the visible range.
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