Question 1 of 70 in Light and Sound

Light Waves

1 mark · Easy

What is the name given to objects that reflect light but do not produce their own light?

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Non-luminous objects

Also accept: non luminous objects; non-luminous

Common mistakes: luminous; transparent

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states 'non-luminous objects'.

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Objects that do not emit their own light but only reflect it are called 'non-luminous objects'.

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