What Change in Spectral Lines Emitted by Atoms Is Described

question 52

Multiple Choice

What change in spectral lines emitted by atoms is described by the Zeeman effect?

• A) broadening of the lines associated with the high temperature of the emitting gas
• B) change in relative intensity of different lines from sources of different temperature
• C) shift in the lines because of the movement of the source
• D) splitting of lines because the atoms are within an intense magnetic field

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