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Lab 6: Introduction to Spectra & the Solar Spectrum

The study of dispersed light is called [Spectroscopy].

Light can tell us many things about an object. Examples include:

The three types of spectra are:

Example of each type:

Type of Spectra	Example
1. [Continuous]
2. [Emission]
3. [Absorption]

An element's spectra can be thought of as its "[Fingerprint]" because it is unique to that element.