Which of These Objects Would Emit an Absorption Spectrum

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of these objects would emit an absorption spectrum?

• A) an incandescent lightbulb
• B) a fluorescent lightbulb
• C) an isolated hot gas cloud
• D) a hot, solid object
• E) a thin, cool gas cloud that lies in front of a hotter blackbody

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.

Permeable

Permeable describes a material or membrane that allows substances (such as liquids or gases) to pass through it.

Nourished

Being provided with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Lamellar Bodies

Membrane-bound organelles found in certain cells, such as type II pneumocytes, containing lipids and proteins important for pulmonary surfactant production.