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You can use spectra to estimate the temperature of the star: astronomical thermometer

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What are the two types of spectrum?

The two types of spectrum are continuous spectrum, which shows a continuous range of colors with no gaps, and line spectrum, which consists of distinct lines of color separated by gaps.


Is the continuous spectrum really continuous Or just too close to distinguish?

The spectrum produced by something that's heated, like the sun or an incandescent light, is continuous.


Dispersing light from a hot wire which emits white light gives what type of spectrum is it?

A hot, glowing wire emits all wavelengths (or colors) of light. This is sometimes called "blackbody radiation." Since all colors are present, you will get a continuous spectrum.


What type of spectrum can be produced by a solid liquid or a gas?

Continuous spectrum.


What type of spectrum can be produced by solid liquid or gas?

Continuous spectrum.


Is the spectrum of white light from the sun continuous?

Yes, the spectrum of white light from the sun is continuous, containing all colors of the rainbow. This continuous spectrum is due to the sun emitting light across a wide range of wavelengths.


Where can you commonly find the continuous spectra?

A continuous spectrum is seen in a rainbow.


Does the continuous spectrum consist of the Lyman?

No


What are some comparisons with a absorption spectrum and a continuous spectrum?

An absorption spectrum shows dark lines at specific wavelengths where light has been absorbed by a substance. A continuous spectrum shows all colors/wavelengths with no gaps, like the rainbow. The main difference is that the absorption spectrum has specific dark lines while the continuous spectrum is smooth and uninterrupted.


Continuous spectrum with dark lines where light is absorbed?

dark-line spectrum...


Explain the difference between the continuous spectrum of white light and the atomic emission spectrum of an element?

The difference between continuous spectrum and the atomic emission espectrum of an element is that in emission spectrum, only certain specific frequencies of light are emitted while in a continuous spectrum, a continuous range of colors are seen in the visible light.


Which type of spectrum is associated with the radiation of most stars?

Most stars exhibit a continuous spectrum, which contains all wavelengths of light in a continuous distribution. This is often referred to as a blackbody spectrum due to its smooth curve.