Answer to Question #179921 in Physics for Jennie

Question

Our sun has a wavelength of maximum intensity of emission approximately 510 nm. Use Wien’s law to estimate its surface temperature in Kelvin, to two significant figures. 

Answer 1

According to Wien’s law:

$$\lambda_\text{max}=\frac bT,\\\space\\ T=\frac{b}{\lambda_\text{max}}=\frac{2.898·10^{-3}}{510·10^{-9}}=5700\text{ K}.$$