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Shadows are cast by objects that block the path of sunlight. The length of the shadow can be measured by how much of the sunlight is being blocked from hitting the ground.
In the early morning and late night, when the sun is lower on the horizon, shadows appear to be longer because the line from the sun to the object to the ground is flatter, casting a longer shadow. Around noon, when the sun is almost directly overhead, there is almost no sunlight being blocked from hitting the ground, thus casting a very small shadow.
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∙ 12y agoThe sun moves in different ares so your shadow changes.
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How does earths rotation causes shadows to change length and position?
As the earth rotates the angle if the sunlight changes which affects shadows.
Why do shadows get longer and shorter?
Shadows change length during the day because as the earth rotates on its axis, the angle between the sun and any given point on the earth changes.
Why is the shadow of your body taller than you?
Depending on which angle the sun is in relation to your body your shadows length can change.
What does the length of the shadow indicate about the location of the sun in the sky?
The higher the Sun is in the sky, the shorter the shadows produced. In some places the Sun can be overhead at certain times of year. In that case no significant shadows are seen.
Will shadows on mercury change length more or less quickly than shadows on earth?
Less quickly becaus it takes longer to rotate on its axis therefore one mercury day equals 59 earth days
What causes rotation and revolution?
Length of the day, Direction of sunrise, and change from light and day.
What is the length of shadows during the day in summer and winter?
Shadows lengths are less in summer than winter.
Why do the length and direction of shadows change during the day?
the lengths and direction of shadows change during the day because of some factors these are: 1) position of the earth facing the sun 2) time of the day 3) power of suns rays 4) place object is in 5) what object is around
How does the angle of the sun affect the length of shadows?
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How would the change in the suns path from summer to winter affect the length and position of shadows?
Exactly the same as the change in the sun's position from noon to sunset affects them ... they stay exactly opposite the direction of the sun, but they get longer.
Why the shadows are tallest in the morning?
Shadows appear tallest in the morning because the sun is low on the horizon, casting longer shadows due to the angle of sunlight. As the day progresses, the sun rises higher, reducing the length of shadows.
Where is the length and width location?
Length and width
