The Sun's Observed Spectrum Is

question 95

Multiple Choice

The Sun's observed spectrum is

• A) a continuum with absorption lines.
• B) only absorption lines on a black background.
• C) a continuum with no lines, as shown by the rainbow.
• D) a continuum with emission lines.
• E) only emission lines on a black background.

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