Tag: nature and sources of light

Questions Related to nature and sources of light

State whether true or false.
The Sun is a non-luminous object.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sun is a luminous object since it generates light of its own.

The reflection from a concrete sidewalk is a diffused reflection.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The reflection from a concrete sidewalk is a diffused reflection yes it is true as they are not a perfect reflecting surface.

....... are drawn on light rays to show the direction in which light travels.

  1. RAYS

  2. ARROWS

  3. LINES

  4. LINE SEGMENTS


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

ARROWS are used to specify the direction of propagation of a light.

Luminous objects emit light on their own.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Luminous objects are those which emit their own light. For example, sun and stars.

Which of the following is an example of a self-luminous body?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Electric bulb

  4. Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-luminous bodies are those bodies that produce light of their own.
Sun has its own light.

Which of the following is a natural source of light?

  1. Electric lamp

  2. Electric filament

  3. Torch light

  4. Sunlight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sun is a natural source of light, which emits light of its own.

Light is _______________.

  1. An electromagnetic radiation

  2. A transverse wave

  3. Massless

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Light is:
(i) An electromagnetic radiation
(ii) A transverse wave
(iii) Massless

A source of light is :

  1. An object that can absorb light

  2. An object that can reflect light

  3. An object that can refract light

  4. An object that can give light


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A source of light is any device serving as a source of illumination;

Which of the following is a luminous body?

  1. A burning candle

  2. Earth

  3. Moon

  4. Tree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A burning candle produces light of its own

Which of the following is a non-luminous body?

  1. burning candle

  2. sun

  3. stars

  4. earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earth doesn't have light of its own