What is the difference between spectra and spectrum??
Meghendra Agrawal
7 Years agoGrade
4 Answers
Nirzari Kalpesh Shah
Approved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
A 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
Approved Tutor Answer7 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
Approved Tutor Answer7 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
7 Years ago
A 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.