A spectrum that displays a smooth variation in intensity of all wavelengths without any breaks is a(n) ____ spectrum.
A) absorption
B) emission
C) continuous
D) Doppler
E) ionization

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A continuous spectrum is characterized by a smooth, uninterrupted flow of light over a broad range of wavelengths, without any breaks or lines, which is typically produced by a hot, dense object like a star or an incandescent solid, liquid, or high-pressure gas.

A Spectrum That Displays a Smooth Variation in Intensity of All