$A$ black body has a maximum wavelength $\lambda_{m}$ at a temperature of $2000 \ K$. Its corresponding wavelength at a temperature of $3000 \ K$ will be:

  • A
    $\frac{4}{9} \lambda_m$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3} \lambda_m$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{2} \lambda_m$
  • D
    $\frac{9}{4} \lambda_m$

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