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What is the difference between spectra and spectrum??

What is the difference between spectra and spectrum??

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Nirzari Kalpesh Shah
47 Points
5 years ago
 
spectrum (plural spectra or spectrums) is a condition that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary, without steps, across a continuum. The word was first used scientifically in optics to describe the rainbow of colors in visible light after passing through a prism
Simran
26 Points
5 years ago
Spectrum is the impression produced on a screen when radiation of particular wavelength are analysied through a prism .
And spectra is the plural of spectrum.
Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Dear student
 
Spectra is the generally accepted plural form of the word spectrum.
Hence both are same words with no difference.
 
Hope it helps
 
Regards
Arun (askIITians forum expert)
Aswanth
18 Points
4 years ago
spectrum (plural spectra or spectrums) is a condition that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary, without steps, across a continuum. The word was first used scientifically in optics to describe the rainbow of colors in visible light after passing through a prism.
Line spectrum and emission spectra  are the types. 

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