Question

The solar spectrum in general is:

• A. radiation spectrum
• B. absorption spectrum
• C. emission spectrum
• D. continuous spectrum

Answer 1

The correct option is B absorption spectrum

Solar spectrum is not a continuous spectrum, it is an absorption spectrum. It shows a lot of dark lines. These dark lines are because of absorption of that particular frequency by some atoms or molecules on the way of the path of light. Absorption spectrum is the spectrum of light which has passed through a medium capable of absorbing a portion of the rays. It is characterized by dark spaces, bands, or lines. The diagram shows a merged solar spectrum.