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What are the parts of shadow?

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What are the parts of shadow?

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parts of shadow

  1. Umbra
  2. Penumbra
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Chapter 1: Light - Evaluation [Page 21]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science - Term 3 [English] Class 7 TN Board
Chapter 1 Light
Evaluation | Q V. 7. | Page 21

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