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The spectrum of colours from the sun is so-called heat radiation, basically black body radiation such as you would get from, say, molten iron, or any other material at a temperature of 5000-6000 deg C, and not principally due to internal transitions of electrons between atomic energy levels. The spectrum of colours you see in a rainbow is not a discrete wavelength spectrum.

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Why do you see a spectrum of colors?

we see a spectum of colours because we cant make white light that easily and we need the different colours to make white light!i hope i helped you answer the question


What is the visible spectum?

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Why do you often wear light colored clothing in the summer?

Because darker colours absorb the heat and sunlight more and make you feel hotter.


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Where do the prism come from?

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What kinds of colours are there?

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How is ochre mixed?

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What does multi colored mean?

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