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Questions Related to what makes things visible

State whether true or false.
In a completely dark room, if you hold up a mirror in front of you, you will still see a reflection of yourself in the mirror.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since there is no source of light in the room, so reflection can't be seen in the mirror. Th given statement is thus false.

State whether true or false.
The moon is luminous body.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moon reflects the light of sun and not its own light. So, moon is a non-luminous body.

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;