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The direction from which light hits an object determines the direction of the shadow it makes

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What causes shadows to change size and direction during a day?

The angle of the earth to the sun changes the direction and size of shadows during the day. Since the earth rotates giving us night and day, the angle at which the suns light is hitting the earth(and you) determine the size/shape of the shadow


Do shadows change with light?

Yes, shadows change with the position and intensity of light sources. The angle and direction of light affects the size, shape, and position of shadows. As the light source moves, shadows can become longer, shorter, or shift in direction.


How does dugesia know its direction to move?

Dugesia has eyespots on its head that detect light and shadows. It most likely moves in the direction of shadows in order to find food.


If the sun is to wards the east which direction would shadows go?

the shadow would be in the direction of east


Why do shadows curve in daylight?

because of the suns direction


Why do your shadows change each day?

Shadows change throughout the day due to the movement of the Sun across the sky. As the Sun rises, moves through its highest point at noon, and sets, the angle of sunlight hitting objects changes, thus affecting the length and direction of their shadows. The Earth's rotation causes this dynamic positioning of the Sun.


How can you locate the direction of sun using shadows?

The Moon LOL!


Why there is no total eclipse of sun?

Eclipses are shadows; the Sun is so bright that it CAUSES shadows, it doesn't EXPERIENCE them.


How does rotation cause shadows to change?

Rotation causes shadows to change in length and direction due to the shifting position of the light source, typically the sun. As an object rotates, the angle of sunlight hitting it changes throughout the day, leading to varying shadow lengths; for instance, shadows are longest during sunrise and sunset, and shortest at noon. Additionally, the orientation of the object relative to the light source alters the direction of the shadow, creating dynamic patterns over time.


Why is it that there are no shadows on the faces when you take a picture with a camera flash appliance go?

If the flash is pointing in the same direction as where the camera is pointed, there will be no shadows as any shadows are dispersed by the light from the flash.


What direction do shadows point at noon?

Shadows point north at noon in the Northern Hemisphere and south at noon in the Southern Hemisphere.


When the sun is in the eastern half of the sky in what direction do shadows fall?

When the sun is in the east, shadows fall toward the west side of objects.