The radiation energy density per unit wavelength at a temperature $T$ has a maximum at a wavelength $\lambda_0$. At temperature $2T$,it will have a maximum at a wavelength:

  • A
    $4\lambda_0$
  • B
    $2\lambda_0$
  • C
    $\lambda_0/2$
  • D
    $\lambda_0/4$

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