What Is Meant by Spectral Resolution

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Multiple Choice

What is meant by spectral resolution?

• A)It is a measure of how much energy an object emits in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• B)It is a measure of how close two spectral lines can be distinguished.
• C)It is a measure of how close two point sources can be distinguished.
• D)It is the same as angular resolution when applied to telescopes operating at different wavelengths.

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