If the wavelengths of maximum intensity of radiations emitted by the sun and the moon are $0.5 \times 10^{-6} \ m$ and $10^{-4} \ m$ respectively,the ratio of their temperatures is:

  • A
    $1/100$
  • B
    $1/200$
  • C
    $100$
  • D
    $200$

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