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Q: Why do shadows appear behind some objects when it shines on them?
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Why is solar and lunar eclipse shadows in the space?

For the same reason that when you walk past a lamp at night, your shadow moves across the wall. The sun shines on one side of the Earth, and out behind the Earth on the other side is a shadow. The sun shines on one side of the moon, and out behind the moon on the other side is a shadow.


Why shadow is formed behind you when the sun shines?

The sun emits light waves, these light waves hit you and are reflected away (and also absorbed) from their destination, which would have been the objects behind you.


What appearance does emulsions have when light shines out?

Emulsions can appear cloudy or white when light shines through it.


Why does a shadow form behind an object when light shines on it?

Because a shadow forms behind an object when a light source shines on it. This happens because the object is solid and light can not travel through the solid object. The light that travels around the object reflects back up and the area that is not reflecting looks darker. That's why! Did this help you?


Why does a shadow form behind you when the sun shines?

It forms a shadow behind you when the sun shines in front of you because you block the sunlight which forms darkness which is basically your shadow.


Are the phases of the moon really caused by shadows on its surface by other objects in the solar system?

no its because the sun shines a strong light on it and only lights up some of the moon then everything moves or spins round and the "shadow" image changes


How will a lemon appear if green light shines on it?

The lemon will appear black as there is no yellow light to be reflected.


Why do shadows change in appearance?

Shadows are caused by objects or people or many other things. When the sun shines on the Earth, you see sunlight. When the sun shines on an object, the sunlight cannot pass through the object, so a dark area behind the object, called a shadow, is created. This area appears dark because there is no light shining on it. Depending on how high the sun is in the sky, your shadow could be very long. When the sun is low in the sky, a single beam of light travels almost parallel to the earth, meaning the sun beam travels farther before it hits the earth. This also means that any absences of light are much larger.


If yellow light shines on a red car what colour will then appear?

orange .. :)


In Pokemon platinum how often will shines appear?

they appear from a line of 1/8000 if you do encounter one, congrats your very lucky!


A spotlight shines on an actor on a stage Describe the type of shadow the actor is likely to cast?

He will have as many shadows as lights are cast upon him.


Why does a shadow form behind the dog when a light shines on it?

The dog stops the light.