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It is a source of light - through bio-luminescence.
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Is firefly a light source?
yes
Difference between shadow and reflection?
A shadow is the absence of light, a reflection is just that, the reflection of light. So a shadow comes from blocking a light source, a reflection comes from the bouncing of light of one source and on to another
What is the main source of moon's light?
It is the reflection of sun light.
What necessary for reflection to occur?
a light source and a reflector
Is firefly a natural source of light?
Yes - the luminescence is produced by a chemical reaction within the insects body.
How will you demonstrate total internal reflection?
you can demonstrate total internal reflection using a light source and glass gratings.
How do you know when its a girl firefly or a boy firefly?
You will because a boy firefly light ups while the girl wont light up
What does reflection involve?
Light being emitted from a source and bouncing off an object
Why is a firefly said to be a natural source of light?
because at night they start to glow up and it is pretty bright. also fire flies are nature and the light of them is natural. :]
What is the source of light in firefly?
Firefly gets it's light by what is called as bioluminescence. In this phenomena, you get the light generated by animal, plant or some types of microorganisms. Here you get the light generated without production of the heat. In case of firefly you get the light intermittently. So that the the partner should be spotted, when light is on and the risk of being caught by the predator is reduced, when the light is off.
Can you get a sunburn from the mirror reflection from a building?
Theoretically yes. Although I don´t know how likely this is to occur, the light from a reflection can be as strong or even stronger than the light that reaches you directly from it´s source.
What is the bouncing of light off an object?
Reflection
