Energy Spectrum

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The amount of energy emitted at a specific wavelength of light. For example, the Sun emits light at many wavelengths, which can be seen by passing sunlight through a prism. The energy spectrum of sunlight is strongest at the wavelength of yellow light, thus the Sun appears yellow to our eyes.

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