Determining Wavelength of Most Intense Electromagnetic Radiation at 2500.1 °C

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The discussion focuses on calculating the wavelength of the most intense electromagnetic radiation emitted from a furnace at 2500.1 °C using Wien's Law. Two equations are presented: Tλ max = 1/5 c2 and λ = B/T, with B being 2.897*10^-3 m·K. The user calculates the wavelength as 1.0388*10^-4 cm using the first equation and 1044.6 nm using the second. There is a query regarding the significant figures in the constants used and the temperature. The calculations and equations are confirmed to be correct, emphasizing the importance of significant figures in the results.
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Homework Statement



Determine the wavelength of the most intense electromagnetic radiation
emitted from a furnace at 2500.1 °C.

Homework Equations



Wien Law Tλ max = 1/5 c2
where c2= 1.44 cmK
or another equation
λ=b/T where B= 2.897*10^-3 m.k

The Attempt at a Solution


when I solve it with equation 1:
I got 1.0388*10^-4 cm
when I solve it with the second equation
I got 1044.6 nm
Please check my answer if it write if the equations are write to solve the problem and check my significant digits.
 
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Your answer(s) look good.
When you do the calculation
λ=c2 / 5T,​
How many significant figures are there in c2? And in T?
 

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