Sources Of Light Flashcards

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Incandescence

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The process of emitting light beacsue of high temps matures

Example-light bulb

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Bioluminescence

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Things that make themselves luminous using a chemical reaction similar to chemiluminese
Example- fireflies and glow worms

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Fluorescence

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The process of emoting light while receiving energy from another source
Example- schools and homes

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Phosporesance

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Emitting light fro a short time after reviving energy from another source
Example-light switches that glow in the dark

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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

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Electric discharge

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Emitting light beascsue of electricity passing threw gas

Example-lighting

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