Question

Choose the correct options and fill in the blank:

The Sun is a __________ (luminous/ non-luminous) object whereas the moon is a _________ (luminous/ non-luminous) object.

Answer 1

1. Sun is a self-luminous object i.e., it ejects light of its own.
2. This hot sphere ejects light and heat continuously.
3. The Sun and Stars are both self-luminous.
4. Moon is not luminous like that of the Sun because it does not have the light of its own.
5. Moon reflects the light of the Sun and appears as shining.

Hence, the Sun is a luminous object whereas the moon is a non-luminous object.