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Zeeman effect

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Light can change in a magnet.

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Some light splits into many lines. This happens near a magnet. It helps us see stars. We can learn about the sun. Do you like space?
Explanation of how the magnetic field on a star affects the light emitted.webm
Explanation of how the magnetic field on a star affects the light emitted.webm

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Explanation of how the magnetic field on...
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Zeeman p s doublet.svg
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