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प्रश्न
What is a shadow? What things are necessary for the formation of a shadow?
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उत्तर
- Shadows are formed because light travels in straight lines.
- Shadow is always against, opposite side of light source.
- Shadow is formed by opaque objects that stop high from propagating.
- Things necessary for the formation of shadow: source of light, opaque object
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