Emission or absorption spectrum

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X-rays produce both continuous and line spectra, which are categorized as emission and absorption spectra. The continuous spectrum is an emission spectrum, generated when high-energy electrons collide with a target material, while the line spectrum is indicative of absorption, occurring when specific wavelengths are absorbed by atoms. Therefore, the continuous spectrum is confirmed as an emission spectrum, while the line spectrum represents an absorption spectrum.

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Homework Statement



X rays give continuous spectrum and line spectrum. Whether these spectrums are emission or absorption spectrum?

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The Attempt at a Solution


I think it is emission spectrum, because there is no absorbing material. Still, i need confirmation from experts of this forum.Thanks in advance
 
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logearav said:

Homework Statement



X rays give continuous spectrum and line spectrum. Whether these spectrums are emission or absorption spectrum?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I think it is emission spectrum, because there is no absorbing material. Still, i need confirmation from experts of this forum.Thanks in advance

When I read your original post, it makes me think that the two types of spectrum - continuous and line - represent examples of each of the situations, emission and absorption, and you are being asked which one is which.
Just a thought.
 

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