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Many objects give off light; take the sun for example. The sun is basically a constant explosive chemical reaction on a grand scale. Actual elements (mostly helium and hydrogen) are being fused and split in a continuous, highly energetic cycle known as nuclear fusion; where hydrogen nuclei are fused together to create helium, which is then burned and converted back into hydrogen. Light is emitted every time this process occurs for each atom. The energy lost by the atoms takes the form of a quasi-wave particle or photon-quantum. This photon is essentially light. Together, many of these wave-particles (of varying wavelengths) will become visible light, while others will inhabit the non-visible portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Planets and other objects in our solar system are visible to the naked eye only because they reflect the light of the sun into our eyes.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y ago-- stars
-- lightning
-- fire-flies
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∙ 12y agohmm let me think.... Sunlight,light bulbs,televisions,flash lights,etc... anything that makes light. humans can see because of visible light when light sources reflect off objects.
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∙ 15y agoA star.
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A object that gives off its own light is a what object?
Luminescent. If is a biological process, it is called bioluminescence.
Does the sun reflect light or gives off light?
gives off light
Does an luminous object cast a shadow?
because there is no light for it to reflect off
How do you we see non luminous objects?
We see object from the light they either produce or reflect. The Sun gives off light waves. An object absorbs all colors but what you see. The reflected light then travels to your eyes where it is interpreted.
Which layer of the sun gives off heat and light?
The photosphere gives off heat and visible light.
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.
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
A object that gives off its own light is a what object?
Luminescent. If is a biological process, it is called bioluminescence.
What is the name of a wire that gives off light?
A filament.
What is the name of the amount of light a star gives off?
The amount of light a star gives off is the intensity or luminosity. Absolute Magnitude measures the amount of light given off.
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
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.
