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प्रश्न
Differentiate between a reflection and a shadow
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उत्तर
| Sr No. | Reflection | Shadow |
| 1. | When light falls on a surface, the direction of ray is changed. This change in direction is known as reflection of light. | Shadow is an image formed by obstruction of light. |
| 2. | Eg.: You see your reflection in a pool of water or mirror. | Eg.: If you place your hand in front of a candle, you will see the image of the hand on the wall. This image will show only the outline of the object placed in front of the light source. |
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