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Homework Statement
At what wavelength is u(lambda) a maximum for a star with a surface temperature of 50,000 K?
Homework Equations
Planck's law
u(lambda)=8(pi)hc/(lambda^5*(e^(hc/kTlambda)-1)
The Attempt at a Solution
I think the maximum is where the derivative of the function u(lambda)=0, but the derivative is too messy to solve in terms of lambda so I can't find the wavelength. So I think I'm way off as far as how to solve it. Any help would be appreciated.