Define spectrum-discuss how spectra are used in astronomy

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Define a spectrum and discuss how spectra are used in astronomy.

Explain how emission and absorption lines are produced and discuss the information they convey.

Describe how the spectrum of an object emitting thermal radiation can be used to find the object’s temperature.

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