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Homework Statement
In a textbook I have, What is Quantum Mechanics?-A Physics Adventure, second edition,1996, Page 54, states that h=kβ, where h is Planck's constant; k is Boltzmann's constant, and β is Wien's constant. I have multiplied Boltzmann's constant times Wien's constant, but it does not come out to:
6.63 X 10-34 (joule second)
The book was translated from Japanese to English and perhaps something was lost in the translation. On the other hand, maybe I am just doing something wrong in my math.
Could someone tell me if the textbook statement is correct, and if it is, show me the math that verifies it?
Thanks
Homework Equations
Boltzmann constant k = 1.380662 X 10-23 (joule/Kelvin)
Wien's frequency displacement constant β = 5.878925 X 10-10 (Kelvin second)
Planck's constant p = 6.63 X 10-34 (joule second)
The Attempt at a Solution
(1.380662 X 10-23) X (5.878925 X 10-10) = 8.116808 X 10-33
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