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Question
On a sunny day, does a bird or an aeroplane flying high in the sky cast its shadow on the ground? Under what circumstances can we see their shadow on the ground?
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Solution
Even on a sunny day, a bird or an aeroplane flying high in the sky does not cast its shadow on the ground.
We can see their shadow on the ground only if they are flying very close to the ground. In this case, ground acts as screen.
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