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"Luminous" means emitting light (conveniently measured in units known as Lumens). Synonym would most often be "glowing".

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What is the difference between luminous and non luminous?

-A non-luminous flame is when the air hole of the Bunsen burner is closed but a luminous flame is produced when the air hole is opened.-A luminous flame has an outer of orange colour and an inner of blue. A non-luminous flame has an outer of blue and an inner of orange.-A luminous flame produces soot while a non-luminous does not produce soot.-A luminous flame is weak and unsteady. A non-luminous flame is strong and steady.-A non-luminous flame is very hot while a luminous flame is not too hot.


How can a flashlight be luminous and non luminous at the same time?

A flashlight is luminous when it is turned on and emitting light. It is non-luminous when it is turned off and not emitting any light. So, a flashlight can be both luminous and non-luminous at different times depending on its operational state.


What two flames flickers non-luminous or luminous?

The two flames that flicker both non-luminous and luminous are a candle flame and a gas stove flame. When burning normally, these flames emit light due to combustion. However, if they are disturbed or lack sufficient oxygen, they can flicker and may become non-luminous.


What is luminouse and non-luminouse?

i think luminous means when something gives off light and non-luminous means when something does not give off light.


Is sooty flame a luminous or non luminous?

A sooty flame is typically considered a non-luminous flame because it does not produce significant visible light. It appears dark or dim due to the presence of unburned carbon particles (soot) in the flame.

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Definition of luminous and non-luminous sources of light?

Luminous sources of light are objects that emit light due to their own energy, like the sun or a light bulb. Non-luminous sources of light are objects that reflect light from luminous sources without emitting light themselves, like the moon or a mirror.


Is table luminous or non luminous?

It's non-luminous


Is a volcano erupting luminous or non luminous?

It is luminous


Is television luminous or non luminous?

A TV, when it's on and showing an image is luminous. When it's off, it's non luminous.


When a lamp is turned off is it luminous or non-luminous?

If the bulb is switched off, then we would call it non-luminous.


What is the difference between luminous and non luminous?

-A non-luminous flame is when the air hole of the Bunsen burner is closed but a luminous flame is produced when the air hole is opened.-A luminous flame has an outer of orange colour and an inner of blue. A non-luminous flame has an outer of blue and an inner of orange.-A luminous flame produces soot while a non-luminous does not produce soot.-A luminous flame is weak and unsteady. A non-luminous flame is strong and steady.-A non-luminous flame is very hot while a luminous flame is not too hot.


how can a flashlight be both luminous and non-luminous at the some time?

A flashlight can be both luminous and non-luminous at the same time if it is turned on in a well-lit room. The flashlight itself emits light (luminous) while the ambient light in the room also contributes to the overall illumination (non-luminous).


What are luminos body?

Bodies which emit light are luminous bodies and those who don't emit light are known as non luminous bodies Example - stars are luminous bodies while planets are non luminous bodies Tube light is a luminous body while a chair is non luminous


How can a flashlight be luminous and non luminous at the same time?

A flashlight is luminous when it is turned on and emitting light. It is non-luminous when it is turned off and not emitting any light. So, a flashlight can be both luminous and non-luminous at different times depending on its operational state.


Is a burning gas lantern is a luminous or non luminous?

It gives off light. That is what luminous means.


Is a table non luminous?

Some tables may be painted with luminous paint. Most are not luminous.


What are the types of non-luminous?

the types of non-luminous are bulb,candles ect