How do we see any non-luminous objects around us?

Light from our eyes leaves and illuminates the objects.

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Light from a source of light is reflected by the non-luminous object and falls on our eyes.

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Every object is a source of light and sends light to our eyes.

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Solution

The correct option is B Light from a source of light is reflected by the non-luminous object and falls on our eyes.
We only see when there is light coming from the objects and falling in our eyes. Not all objects can produce light of their own, some reflect light falling on them. When light falls on an object it is reflected by the surface, the reflected light then enters our eyes. That is how we see non-luminous objects around us.

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Choose the correct statements:

Statement 1: We see objects when light emitted from luminous objects enters our eyes.

Statement 2: We see objects when light reflected from the non-luminous objects enters our eyes.

Statement 3: Eyes alone cannot see an object.

Statement 4: Eyes emit light rays in all direction.

Q. Assertion (A): To see a non-luminous object, a luminous object is required.

Reason (R): Light from a luminous object falls on a non-luminous object and reaches our eyes.

Q. A shadow is formed when
(a) light from a luminous object reaches our eyes.
(b) light from a luminous object reaches our eyes after reflection.
(c) light from a luminous object is prevented from reaching our eyes by another object.
(d) light from a luminous object reaches our eyes after passing through a transparent object.

Question 2

We can see a non-luminous object when the light
(a) emitted by the object falls on the eye
(b) is reflected from the object towards our eye
(c) completely passes through the object
(d) gets completely absorbed by the object

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