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  • Luminous Objects: Understanding Light Emission & Examples
    That's correct! Objects that emit their own light are called luminous.

    Here are some examples of luminous objects:

    * The Sun: Our star is the ultimate source of light for our solar system.

    * Light bulbs: Incandescent, fluorescent, and LED bulbs all generate light.

    * Fireflies: These insects produce light through a chemical reaction.

    * Stars: Like our Sun, stars are massive balls of hot gas that emit light.

    * Some living organisms: Certain jellyfish, deep-sea creatures, and bacteria can also produce light.

    Objects that do not produce their own light but reflect light from other sources are called non-luminous objects. Examples include the moon, a table, and a book.

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