Sources Of Light Flashcards
1
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Incandescence
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The process of emitting light beacsue of high temps matures
Example-light bulb
2
Q
Bioluminescence
A
Things that make themselves luminous using a chemical reaction similar to chemiluminese
Example- fireflies and glow worms
3
Q
Fluorescence
A
The process of emoting light while receiving energy from another source
Example- schools and homes
4
Q
Phosporesance
A
Emitting light fro a short time after reviving energy from another source
Example-light switches that glow in the dark
5
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Chemilumineseance
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The process of changing chemical energy with little or no change in temperature
Example- glow sticks
6
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Electric discharge
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Emitting light beascsue of electricity passing threw gas
Example-lighting