Question 4 — Look at the images - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 11 Class 7 - Light: Shadows and Reflections (Curiosity)

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Q 4
Question

Look at the images shown in Fig. 11.17 and select the correct image showing the shadow formation of the boy.

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Answer
The correct image shows the shadow on the side away from the Sun.

Explanation

  • A shadow forms on the side opposite the light source.
  • The Sun's light is blocked by the boy's body.
  • So the shadow falls away from the Sun.
  • The image with the shadow opposite the Sun is correct.
The shadow always falls on the side away from the light.
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