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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
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∙ 14y agoShadows of objects get longer and shorter because of their relationship to the position of the source of light that causes the shadow.
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How and why do shadows change during the day?
the shadows change as the earth rotates on its axis. the sun stays still so the shadows change.
Why do shadows change positions during the day?
we don't now
How can shadows change over time?
Shadows depend on the location of the light source.If, for example, the sun is your light source it will change the size and shape of shadows as it crosses the sky during the day.
Why do the lengths and directions of a shadow 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 do shadows change during a day?
Shadows occur when the Earth rotates and the position of the sun appears to change. Therefore, the position of the sun's rays hit the object at different angles causing a shadow to change shape.
What causes shadows the change during the day?
when you move and when the sun angle changes
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 and why do shadows change during the day?
the shadows change as the earth rotates on its axis. the sun stays still so the shadows change.
During a lunar eclipse the body that causes the moon to be in shadows is?
The Earth
Why do shadows change positions during the day?
we don't now
How can shadows change over time?
Shadows depend on the location of the light source.If, for example, the sun is your light source it will change the size and shape of shadows as it crosses the sky during the day.
How shadows change size during a day?
shadow will become short when it was xiawu and no shadow at night! haha At noon, when the sun aerial, and shadows is the shortest. When the sun goes down, the shadows change into the longest.
What causes the moon to appear different from the Earth during its orbit?
The shadows of the earth reflecting from the sun
Why do the lengths and directions of a shadow 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 do shadows change during a day?
Shadows occur when the Earth rotates and the position of the sun appears to change. Therefore, the position of the sun's rays hit the object at different angles causing a shadow to change shape.
What cause shadows to change position during the day?
when you move and when the sun angle changes
What is the cause of the change in the size and position of the shadows during the day?
The earth tilt toward the sun
