How can an understanding of emission line spectrum be used in everyday life?     A.Visible wavelengths of light that are emitted by atoms can be used to produce X-ray images of internal organs.   B.Visible wavelengths of light that are emitted by atoms can be used to detonate explosive devices remotely.   C.Visible wavelengths of light emitted by atoms can be used to produce a signal transmitted by a television remote.    D.Visible wavelengths of light that are emitted by atoms can be used to produce lighted signs for storefronts.

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13.How can an understanding of emission line spectrum be used in everyday life?

 
 
  • A.Visible wavelengths of light that are emitted by atoms can be used to produce X-ray images of internal organs.
     
  • B.Visible wavelengths of light that are emitted by atoms can be used to detonate explosive devices remotely.
     
  • C.Visible wavelengths of light emitted by atoms can be used to produce a signal transmitted by a television remote. 
     
  • D.Visible wavelengths of light that are emitted by atoms can be used to produce lighted signs for storefronts.
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