Understanding Light and Its Properties
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What is light primarily responsible for producing?

  • Sensation of vision (correct)
  • Energy conservation
  • Environmental warming
  • Plant growth

Which of the following is a natural source of light?

  • Electric bulbs
  • The Sun (correct)
  • Tube lights
  • CFL lamps

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

  • 2 x 10^8 meters per second
  • 3 x 10^8 meters per second (correct)
  • 5 x 10^8 meters per second
  • 4 x 10^8 meters per second

What happens to light when it hits an object?

<p>It is reflected or absorbed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the nature of light is true?

<p>Light behaves as a ray, wave, or particles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason we see colors in our world?

<p>Due to light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of light when traveling through a medium like glass?

<p>$2 x 10^8$ meters per second (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about glowworms is true?

<p>Only female glowworms emit light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an artificial source of light?

<p>Star (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about luminous objects?

<p>They emit their own light. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a non-luminous object?

<p>Chair (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes luminescence in luminous objects?

<p>Light emission at room temperatures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding artificial light is correct?

<p>It is generated by sources like electrical bulbs and LED. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Light's Nature

Light can act like a ray, a wave, and particles.

Speed of Light in Vacuum

Light travels at 3 x 10⁸ meters per second in a vacuum or air.

Light Source

An object that produces its own light.

Natural Light Source

A light source that is from nature, such as the sun, stars, and fireflies.

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Artificial Light Source

A light source that is made by humans, such as light bulbs, tube lights, CFL lamps and LED lamps..

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Light's Role in Vision

Light is essential for seeing. When light enters our eyes, we perceive images and colours.

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Does the moon produce light?

No, the moon reflects sunlight, making it appear luminous.

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What makes glow worms glow?

Only female glow worms emit light to attract male glow worms.

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Speed of Light in a Medium

Light travels slower through a medium like glass compared to a vacuum.

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Luminous Object

An object that produces its own light, allowing us to see it even in darkness. Examples include the sun, stars, and a lit candle.

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Non-Luminous Object

An object that does not produce its own light. It becomes visible by reflecting light from a luminous source like the sun.

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Luminescence

A special type of light emission where an object produces light even when it's cold. This can be seen in glow sticks, fluorescent lamps, and fireflies.

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