The Essential Cosmic Perspective (7th Edition) - Standalone book
The Essential Cosmic Perspective (7th Edition) - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780321928085
Author: Jeffrey O Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which of the six numbered features represents emission lines?

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Solution: Emission lines are represented by feature numbered as 1.

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Emission spectrum corresponds to wavelengths that are emitted by an object.

Emission spectrum is characterized by sharp peaks in the spectrum. Therefore, emission lines are represented by feature numbered as 1.

Conclusion: Emission spectrum is characterized by sharp peaks in the spectrum.

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