An Artist Who Likes Working with Sources of Light Decides

question 6

Multiple Choice

An artist who likes working with sources of light decides to make a modern sculpture out of electrified glass tubes that contain very thin (rarified) neon gas. When the sculpture is finished, and the electricity is turned on, the tubes glow with a rich red color. What we are seeing is:

• A) a continuous spectrum
• B) an absorption spectrum
• C) an emission spectrum
• D) a Doppler shift
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Laxatives

Substances taken to stimulate bowel movements, often used to treat constipation.

Deductive Thinking

A logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Inductive Thinking

A cognitive process that encompasses deriving broad inferences from particular examples or situations.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.