Which of the following statements is true regarding how blackbody radiation changes as the temperature of the radiating object increases?
The maximum intensity increases, and the peak wavelength decreases.
The maximum intensity decreases, and the peak wavelength increases.
Both the maximum intensity and the peak wavelength decrease.
Both the maximum intensity and the peak wavelength increase.

Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding how blackbody radiation changes as the temperature of the radiating object increases?
	 The maximum intensity increases, and the peak wavelength decreases.
	 The maximum intensity decreases, and the peak wavelength increases.
	 Both the maximum intensity and the peak wavelength decrease.
	 Both the maximum intensity and the peak wavelength increase.

anonymous · Answer

I have an answer but not sure if its right

anonymous · Answer

ll show u the black body radiation curve

anonymous · Answer

http://voyager.egglescliffe.org.uk/physics/astronomy/blackbody/Image21b.gif

anonymous · Answer

i think its this one, a. The maximum intensity increases, and the peak wavelength decreases.
I have something similar written to that on my notes

anonymous · Answer

thats correct :P.. even the diagram shows the same thing right?

anonymous · Answer

yes it does =)

anonymous · Answer

thank you very much

anonymous · Answer

your welcome :)