Which type of spectrum is produced when white light passes through a prism?
A
Line emission spectrum
B
Continuous spectrum
C
Band spectrum
D
Absorption spectrum
Correct Answer: Option B — Continuous spectrum
Explanation:
A prism produces a continuous spectrum showing a smooth gradation from red to violet as white light is dispersed into its component waveleng...
A prism produces a continuous spectrum showing a smooth gradation from red to violet as white light is dispersed into its component wavelengths through refraction.