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such objects are identified with the suffix -escence where the root word is the element that is responsible for the light.
When you have Florine as the source of the light you have fluorescence.
When you have phosphorus as the source of the light you have phosphorescence.
and so on.
theoretically every element could contribute to this.
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What does light rays bouncing off the surface of an object mean?
Scattering if it happens at random and said to be "reflection" if it is stream lined.
What is a chemical reaction that gives off light inside a living organism called?
Bioluminescence - if it gives of visible light. However heat is also light and metabolism itself therefore gives off light, but you can not see it because it is infrared light.
How does neon make a difference in the world?
It gives off light.
What planet gives off his own heat and light?
the sun
What is a visible object that is not a light source?
A visible object that is not a light source is any other object in the universe. Objects that are not light sources reflect light and are thus made to be visible.Examples include:planetspeoplethe mooncarsdogsflowersbooksrocks, either in daylight, or else illuminated by a flashlighta light bulb or LED with the power switched off
What is an object that gives off its own light is said to be?
Natural
What is an object that gives off its own light is said to be what?
Natural
How does an object give of light?
If an object gives off light, it is a luminous object.The luminous object gives off its energy and we see it. If you shine light on an object, it is an illuminated object, it just reflects the light back into your eyes.
An object that gives off its own light?
A star
What are two ways that an object gives of light?
A torch emits light from the bulb. A mirror gives off light by reflection.
A object that gives off its own light is a what object?
Luminescent. If is a biological process, it is called bioluminescence.
How do you humans see?
light relflects off of the object you are looking at and your retna gives it color as your brain flips the object right-side up
Does the sun reflect light or gives off light?
gives off light
When light does not pass through or bounce off an object it is said to be?
Its Deflected I'm home schooling in 7th grade and it said it in the lesson.
What object in the solar system gives off its own heat and light?
The sun. All other objects reflect heat and light from the sun.
What is a star that gives off no light?
Probably not a star. Could be a black hole, asteroid, or other spacial object.
Does an luminous object cast a shadow?
because there is no light for it to reflect off
