Most street lights are made from one of two elements-mercury or sodium. Explain why astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights instead of mercury street lights.

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Angelina Liu

3 September, 20:15

Most street lights are made from one of two elements-mercury or sodium. Explain why astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights instead of mercury street lights.

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Willie Harding · Answer 1

Astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights because the emission spectrum of sodium produces fewer lines than the emission spectrum of mercury - ally

Marcelo · Answer 2

Astronomers prefer that cities use sodium street lights because the emission spectrum of sodium produces fewer lines than the emission spectrum of mercury