When white light is passed through cool gases, the spectra observed is called
A)line spectra
B)continuous spectra
C)emission line spectra
D)absorption line spectra

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When white light is passed through cool gases, the atoms of the gas absorb specific wavelengths of light, leading to dark lines in the otherwise continuous spectrum. This is known as an absorption line spectra.

When White Light Is Passed Through Cool Gases, the Spectra