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What is the difference between spectra and spectrum??

Meghendra Agrawal , 7 Years ago
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Nirzari Kalpesh Shah

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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
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Simran

Last Activity: 7 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.
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Arun

Last Activity: 7 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
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)
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Aswanth

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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.
Line spectrum and emission spectra  are the types. 
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