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WAEC Physics 2020 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A luminous object is one that A. gives off dim blue-green light only in the dark. B. gives out light of its own. C. shines by reflected light only. D. glows only in the presence of light.

  • A. gives off dim blue-green light only in the dark
  • B. gives out light of its ownCorrect
  • C. shines by reflected light only
  • D. glows only in the presence of light

Explanation

A luminous object gives out light of its own. Non-luminous objects shine by reflected light.

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