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Which of these objects emits its own light?
Which of these objects emits its own light?
- A mirror
- The stars
- The moon
- The sun (correct)
What is the main difference between the sun and the moon in terms of how they produce light?
What is the main difference between the sun and the moon in terms of how they produce light?
- The sun reflects light, while the moon emits light
- The sun has a higher temperature than the moon
- The sun emits light, while the moon reflects light (correct)
- The sun has a lower temperature than the moon
What is the approximate temperature of the sun's photosphere, where visible light is emitted?
What is the approximate temperature of the sun's photosphere, where visible light is emitted?
- 200°F
- 20,000°F
- -200°F
- 10,000°F (correct)
What is the approximate temperature of the moon's surface in the sun?
What is the approximate temperature of the moon's surface in the sun?
Which of the following objects does not emit its own light?
Which of the following objects does not emit its own light?
Why can we look directly at the moon without special equipment, but not at the sun?
Why can we look directly at the moon without special equipment, but not at the sun?
Which of the following is the best explanation for why we can look at stars without going blind?
Which of the following is the best explanation for why we can look at stars without going blind?
Why does a light bulb filament burn your finger when touched?
Why does a light bulb filament burn your finger when touched?
Why does touching a friend's arm not burn your finger?
Why does touching a friend's arm not burn your finger?
According to the passage, what is the minimum temperature required for an object to emit visible light?
According to the passage, what is the minimum temperature required for an object to emit visible light?
How can scientists determine if an object is emitting or reflecting light?
How can scientists determine if an object is emitting or reflecting light?
Why does a leaf outside appear green?
Why does a leaf outside appear green?
Which of the following is an example of an object that emits light due to electricity?
Which of the following is an example of an object that emits light due to electricity?
According to the passage, how can our eyes determine if an object is emitting or reflecting light?
According to the passage, how can our eyes determine if an object is emitting or reflecting light?
Which of the following statements is true about objects that reflect light?
Which of the following statements is true about objects that reflect light?
