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What shape will the shadow take if a solid sphere is kept in the middle of a light source and a screen?

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a

Rectangle

b

Square

c

Triangle

d

Circle

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

  • A shadow is a dark region formed when light coming from a light source is blocked by an opaque object.
  • A shadow is two-dimensional.
  • Therefore, if a sphere is placed between a light source and a screen then it is likely to produce a circular shadow.
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Therefore, 'Circle' is the correct response.
 

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What shape will the shadow take if a solid sphere is kept in the middle of a light source and a screen?