An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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ISBN: 9780201380279
Author: Daniel V. Schroeder
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 7.4, Problem 51P
(a)
To determine
The surface area of the filament.
(b)
To determine
The peak value of the energy and wavelength.
(c)
To determine
The variation of the spectrum.
(d)
To determine
The fraction of bulb’s energy that comes out as a visible light.
(e)
To determine
The procedure to increase the efficiency of the bulb.
(f)
To determine
The maximum efficiency of the bulb and the corresponding temperature.
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An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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