Explain luminous and illuminated objects with examples. [3 MARKS]

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1. The objects which emit their own light are known as luminous objects. Examples: sun, fire, flame of a candle and an electric lamp.

2. The objects which shine due the light of other objects are called illuminated objects. Example: Earth's moon, receives light from the sun and reflects it.

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