If a star's spectrum shows absorption lines at 656 nm, 486 nm, and 589 nm, which elements are most likely present in the star's atmosphere?

Hydrogen has prominent absorption lines near 656 nm and 486 nm, corresponding to its H-alpha and H-beta lines. The 589 nm line is characteristic of sodium, so hydrogen and sodium are present; the correct choice is D.

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