The temperature of a furnace is $2000^\circ C$ and the wavelength of maximum intensity in its spectrum is $4000 \ \mathring{A}$. If the wavelength of maximum intensity is $2000 \ \mathring{A}$, calculate the temperature of the furnace in $^\circ C$.

  • A
    $4500$
  • B
    $2532$
  • C
    $4273$
  • D
    $3854$

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