The Sun's observed spectrum is
A) a continuum with absorption lines.
B) only absorption lines on a black background.
C) a continuum with no lines, as shown by the rainbow.
D) a continuum with emission lines.
E) only emission lines on a black background.

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The Sun's spectrum is a continuum because it is a hot body that emits a broad range of wavelengths. The absorption lines, known as Fraunhofer lines, are caused by elements in the Sun's atmosphere absorbing specific wavelengths of light.

The Sun's Observed Spectrum Is