Q97 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Physics

Three stars A, B, C have surface temperatures TA, TB,TC  respectively. Star A appears bluish, star B appears reddish and star C yellowish. Hence,

  • A
    TA>TB>TC
  • B
    TB>TC>TA
  • C
    TC>TB>TA
  • Correct answer
    D
    TA>TC>TB

Solution

Stars approximate black body radiators and their visible colour depend upon the temperature of the radiator. The curves show blue, white, and red stars. The white star is adjusted to 5270 K so that the peak of its blackbody curve is at the peak wavelength of the sun, 550 nm. From the wavelength at the peak, the temperature can be deduced from the Wien displacement law. 

Figure

TA>TC>TB

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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