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Which of the following best describes the relationship between absorption spectra and stellar composition?.
- A.Absorption spectra can only identify temperature
- B.Absorption spectra provide no information about elements
- C.Absorption spectra reveal the elements present in a star
- D.Absorption spectra are unrelated to stellar characteristics
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- Absorption spectra reveal the elements present in a star
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Absorption spectra are crucial for revealing the elements present in a star, as they show distinct lines corresponding to the wavelengths of light absorbed by various elements. This allows scientists to infer the chemical composition of stars.
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