Explain the difference between line and continuous spectrum, and give an example of a source of each type.

Explain the difference between line and continuous spectrum, and give an example of a source of each type.



Continuous: contains all the frequencies of the emitted radiation within a region on the EM spectrum. (Ex. the sun)


Line spectrum: only includes certain frequencies emitted by atoms in the gas phase and is produced by excited atoms. (Ex. gases)



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