Stray Light Is a Problem for Spectrophotometers That Are Not

question 11

Multiple Choice

Stray light is a problem for spectrophotometers that are not tightly sealed.What is the impact of stray light on the recorded absorbance?

• A)The apparent absorbance is greater than true absorbance and increases as the amount of stray light increases.
• B)The apparent absorbance is greater than true absorbance and decreases as the amount of stray light increases.
• C)The apparent absorbance is less than the true absorbance and increases as the amount of stray light decreases.
• D)The apparent absorbance is less than the true absorbance and decreases as the amount of stray light decreases.
• E)Impossible to determine effect of stray light on measured absorbance.

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