The dark lines in the sun's spectrum represent light that is
A)absorbed by the sun's atmosphere.
B)emitted by the sun.
C)not emitted by the sun.

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The dark lines in the sun's spectrum represent light that is absorbed by the sun's atmosphere, specifically by the cooler gases in the outermost layer called the photosphere. This absorption creates gaps in the spectrum, resulting in the dark lines.

The Dark Lines in the Sun's Spectrum Represent Light That