Forms Of Light Flashcards
1
Q
Incandescence
A
Light produced by an object
2
Q
Fluorescence
A
Glass tube filled with gas
3
Q
Phosphorescence
A
Stores energy from a source of light then emits it slowly over a long time
4
Q
Chemiluminescence
A
Light produced from a chemical reaction without a rise in temp
5
Q
Bioluminescence
A
Ability of a plant or animal to produce light
6
Q
Triboluminescence
A
Light produced from friction
7
Q
LED
A
electroluminescent light source made out of a diode, use a small amount of electricity, and radiate little heat
