State whether the following statement is true or false : A student says that we can see an object because light from our eyes is reflected back by the object.

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Solution

We are able to see an object because light coming from an object after reflection reaches to our eyes. Once light reaches our eyes, signals are sent to our brain. So, the given statement is false.

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Q. Dear sir/Ma'am
We all know that , we see a object because light is reflected by that object and it reaches to our eyes for example I am in a room and I can see everything but their are some objects which do not reflect light i.e.bedsheet so how can I am able to see them?

Q. Choose the correct statement.
1. We can see many things kept in a room during the day on which sunlight does not fall directly.
2. We can see an object even if light from that object does not reach our eyes.
3. We can see trees, walls, books, and more because they reflect the light falling on them in all directions.
4. We can see the objects around us even without reflection of light from the objects.

Choose the correct statements:

Statement 1: We see objects when light emitted from the objects enter our eyes.

Statement 2: We see objects when light reflected from the objects enter our eyes.

Statement 3: Eyes alone cannot see an object.

Statement 4: Eyes emit light rays in all direction.

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.

As per the concept, we are able to see because the light gets reflected from the object and reach our eyes.but what when the light gets reflected but don't reach our eyes?

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