Typical Stellar Spectra Appear As

question 48

Multiple Choice

Typical stellar spectra appear as:

• A)emission lines.
• B)a continuous spectrum.
• C)a continuous spectrum with absorption lines.
• D)a continuous spectrum with emission lines.
• E)a mix of emission and absorption lines.

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Definitions:

Perceived

Regarded in a certain way; seen or understood from an individual's perspective.

Timbre

The distinguishing quality of a sound; the dimension of auditory experience related to the complexity of the pressure wave.

Sound Wave

A type of pressure wave caused by the vibration of an object, which travels through a medium such as air or water and can be heard when it reaches a person's or animal's ear.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often referring to systems or problems that have multiple interconnected parts.