A white dwarf with a temperature of 30,000 K would shine brightest at what wavelength?
A)4 nm,X-rays
B)100 nm,ultraviolet
C)400 nm,blue visible
D)1 μm,infrared
E)10 μm,infrared

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According to Wien's Law, the peak wavelength of emission for a blackbody is inversely proportional to its temperature. For a white dwarf at 30,000 K, the peak emission would be in the ultraviolet range, around 100 nm.

A White Dwarf with a Temperature of 30,000 K Would