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Why is the penumbra formed?
In Astronomy

Why is the penumbra formed?

The "penumbra" or outer shadow is the area of a shadow from which part of the light source, but not all of it, is visible. For a total solar eclipse, the regions where the Moo… (MORE)
In Planetary Science

How is the penumbra formed?

The penumbra of a total eclipse (solar eclipse) is the region where the shadow cast by the Moon is not centered on the Sun, but only blocks part of the Sun (as in a partial ec… (MORE)
What is the different of umbra and penumbra?
In Planetary Science

What is the different of umbra and penumbra?

Umbra and penumbra when referred to the moon describes the shadow which is formed when light is blocked from the sun, by the moon. This shadow which falls on the Earth and ha… (MORE)
In Government

What is a penumbra in government?

the implied protection of a right under the coverage of a more broad constitutional protection:p
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In Astronomy

What is the difference between umbra and penumbra?

The umbra is the portion of a shadow from within which none of the light source is visible. The penumbra is the portion of a shadow from within which part but not all of the… (MORE)
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What is xray penumbra?

Penumbra is lack of sharpness of the film. It is a fuzzy, unclear area that surrounds a radiographic image and is affected by focal spot size(smaller the better), film composi… (MORE)
In Physics

How does umbra and penumbra formed?

An umbra is formed when an object blocks all of the light from a light source. A penumbra is formed when light from one source is blocked with light from another source fillin… (MORE)
In Astronomy

What are the umbra and penumbra?

These are the names for the darkest and next darkest regions of the  shadow produced by an opaque object. Please see the link.
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How does the penumbra differ from an umbra?
In Planetary Science

How does the penumbra differ from an umbra?

an umbra is the center of the solar eclipse which is the darker part and the penumbra is farther away from the center of the eclipse and is brighter than the umbra
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