Differentiate between the luminous and non-luminous bodies. Give two examples of each.

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Luminous
objects Non-Luminous
objects

Objects that can emit light energy by themselves. Objects that cannot emit light energy by themselves.

These objects can cause a sensation of light. These objects do not cause the sensation of light.

The luminous objects are visible as they emit light on their own. The non-luminous objects are visible because of other luminous objects.

The sun and candle are examples. The moon and planets are examples.

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Luminous objects	Non-Luminous objects
Objects that can emit light energy by themselves.	Objects that cannot emit light energy by themselves.
These objects can cause a sensation of light.	These objects do not cause the sensation of light.
The luminous objects are visible as they emit light on their own.	The non-luminous objects are visible because of other luminous objects.
The sun and candle are examples.	The moon and planets are examples.