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The light from the sun is found to have a maximum intensity near the wavelength of 470nm. Assuming that the surface o f the sun emits as a blackbody, calculate the temperature of the surface of the sun.

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For a blackbody, `lambda_(m)T=0.288cmK` .thus, `T=(0.288cmK)/(470nm)=6130K`.
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