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प्रश्न
Select the correct alternative.
Umbra is a region of
पर्याय
complete darkness
partial darkness
complete brightness
partial brightness
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उत्तर
complete darkness
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What is a shadow? Give a reason for its formation.
Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the shadow of an opaque object by a point source of light. How is the size of shadow affected if the screen is moved away from the object?
State two differences between an umbra and a penumbra.
In the following diagram, draw rays to form umbra on the screen.

In the following diagram, draw rays to form a penumbra on the screen.

State the conditions when only the penumbra of an opaque object is obtained on the screen.
Tick the correct answer.
Umbra is a region of
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How is a shadow formed? Write the conditions required for a shadow to form.
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What are the properties of shadow?
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A student had a ball, a screen and a torch in working condition. He tried to form a shadow of the ball on the screen by placing them at different positions. Sometimes the shadow was not obtained. Explain.
