The wavelengths corresponding to the maximum intensity of radiation emitted by the Sun and the Moon are $0.5 \times 10^{-6} \ m$ and $10^{-4} \ m$ respectively. The ratio of their temperatures is:

  • A
    $1/100$
  • B
    $1/200$
  • C
    $100$
  • D
    $200$

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