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A device that analyzes light by spreading it out according to wavelength is called a(n) a. interferometer. b. camera. c. photometer. d. spectrograph.

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A device that analyzes light by spreading it out according to wavelength is called a(n)

	a.	interferometer.
	b.	camera.
	c.	photometer.
	d.	spectrograph.

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