Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

What phenomenon serves as a type of 'fingerprint' for the identification of gas in its emission line spectra?

A

Discrete wavelengths

B

Absorption spectrum

C

Continuous spectrum

D

Ultraviolet radiation

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The emission line spectra of a material, which consists of bright lines on a dark background, can be used as a 'fingerprint' for gas identification, corresponding to discrete wavelengths.

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