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What is the difference between luminous and non luminous?
The difference between luminous and non-luminous is - Luminous -:
1. The object which emits light energy by themselves is called luminous objects.
2. They cause the sensation of light.
3. Luminous objects are seen on their own.
4. Examples - sun, candle, electric bulb.
Non-luminous -:
1. The objects which do not emit light energy by themselves are called non-luminous objects.
2. They do not cause the sensation of light.
3. Non-luminous objects are seen due to luminous objects.
4. Examples - moon, chair, plants
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