Whenever the Zeeman effect is observed in spectral lines,it indicates that the object
A) has been subjected to a very strong magnetic field.
B) is very hot.
C) is moving toward the observer.
D) is radioactive.

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The Zeeman effect is the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. The strength of the magnetic field determines the amount of splitting, so a very strong magnetic field would be necessary to observe the effect.

Whenever the Zeeman Effect Is Observed in Spectral Lines,it Indicates