What is the difference between luminous and non-luminous objects? Give two examples of each.

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Luminous objects Non-luminous objects

Luminous objects emit their own light. Non-luminous objects do not emit their own light. They are visible because of the reflection of light falling on them.

Examples: Sun, stars etc. Examples: Moon, earth etc.

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Luminous objects	Non-luminous objects
Luminous objects emit their own light.	Non-luminous objects do not emit their own light. They are visible because of the reflection of light falling on them.
Examples: Sun, stars etc.	Examples: Moon, earth etc.