A continuous spectrum is produced by ____.
A) atoms that become ionized
B) electrons that transfer from a high energy level to a low energy level
C) electrons that transfer from a low energy level to a high energy level
D) the intensity of agitation of atoms in a hot gas
E) the motion of an object toward or away from the observer

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A continuous spectrum is produced by the intense agitation of atoms in a hot, dense object, such as a solid, liquid, or dense gas, which emits light at all wavelengths.

A Continuous Spectrum Is Produced by ____