what-role-does-a-prism-play-in-the-formation-of-an-emission-spectrum

Question

What role does a prism play in the formation of an emission spectrum?

Accepted Answer

It disperses light into its component wavelengths, forming discrete lines.

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It amplifies the intensity of the light.

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It reflects light, forming a continuous spectrum.

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It absorbs certain wavelengths, creating dark lines.