The maximum wavelength of light coming from a star is $2.93 \times 10^{-10} \, m$. If Wien's constant is $b = 2.93 \times 10^{-3} \, m \cdot K$,what is the temperature of the star?

  • A
    $10^{-7} \, K$
  • B
    $10^7 \, K$
  • C
    $10^{-13} \, K$
  • D
    $5.86 \times 10^7 \, K$

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