Is all light energy Solar energy?
No, not all light energy is solar energy. Solar energy is a specific type of light energy that originates from the Sun. It is the result of nuclear fusion reactions in the Sun's core, which release vast amounts of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light. Solar energy is also responsible for other forms of energy, such as heat and electricity, through various technologies like solar panels.
However, light energy can also come from other sources besides the Sun. For example, artificial light sources such as light bulbs, LED lights, and fluorescent lamps emit light energy through other processes such as electrical currents passing through filaments or gas-filled tubes. These sources of light energy are not derived from the Sun or solar radiation, but from human-made sources.