Objects can be classified based on whether they produce their own light or merely reflect light from another source. Luminous Objects These objects emit their own light. A) Sun: The Sun is a star that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion. It is a luminous object. B) Electric lamp: An electric lamp (like an incandescent bulb, fluorescent tube, or LED lamp) produces light when electricity is passed through it. It is a luminous object. C) Candle: A burning candle produces light through the process of combustion. It is a luminous object. Non-luminous Objects These objects do not produce their own light but become visible because they reflect light from a luminous source. D) Moon: The Moon does not generate its own light. We see the Moon because it reflects sunlight. Therefore, the Moon is a non-luminous object.
Which one of the following is NOT a luminous object ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2019 · UPSC CAPF 2021 · Topic: Optics (Reflection and Refraction at plane and spherical surfaces)
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