Experimental investigations show that the intensity of solar radiation is maximum for a wavelength $480 \, nm$ in the visible region. Estimate the surface temperature of the sun. Given Wien's constant $b = 2.88 \times 10^{-3} \, mK$.

  • A
    $4000 \, K$
  • B
    $6000 \, K$
  • C
    $8000 \, K$
  • D
    $10^6 \, K$

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