MCQ
In determining the temperature of a distant star, one makes use of
  • A
    Kirchhoff's law
  • B
    Stefan's law
  • Wien's displacement law
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
Wien's displacement law
The temperature of stars can be determined by Wiens displacement law which is $\lambda_m \cdot T=$ constant.

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