What is an emission spectrum?

  • A
    $A$ spectrum formed by the absorption of light by a substance.
  • B
    $A$ spectrum formed when radiation emitted from a source is passed through a prism or diffraction grating.
  • C
    $A$ spectrum that shows all wavelengths of light continuously.
  • D
    $A$ spectrum that is independent of the source of radiation.

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