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Emission Spectrum
9. Quantum Mechanics / Emission Spectrum / Problem 1

Mercury-vapor lamps were developed in 1835 as a source of light and was discontinued in favor of metal-halide lamps. Shown below is the emission spectrum of a mercury-vapor lamp. Identify if this is a continuous or line emission spectrum.

Emission spectrum of a mercury-vapor lamp showing light intensity at various wavelengths.

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