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Changes in shadow tell us where the source of light is. If you are outside, you only have one shadow because the sun is casting it. But if you have multiple shadows, then there are multiple sources of light to cast the shadows.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe shadow has the following features :-
1) The shadow is formed behind your back is towards the light your shadow will front of you
2) The shadow is black when the object of any other colour.
3) A shadow only show the shade or outline of the object not the details.
4) The size of a shadow depend on the distance object and source of light and the surface it is formed.
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∙ 13y agoLight travels in straight lines and the light source in which is pointing at an opaque object is making a shadow. A shadow is an area which no light is being projected onto it.
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Would a shadow be longer noon in winter or noon in summer?
the shadow would be longer in the winter i couldn't tell you why, though
How can a shadow be reflected?
It is actually impossible to reflect a shadow, as a shadow is merely an absence of light. However, what IS reflected is the light surrounding the shadow. When this light is reflected, it forms a reflected image of the light's shape, complete with a lack of light, or shadow. In this way, it can look like a shadow is reflected.
Why is your shadow sometimes in front of you and sometimes behind you?
Your shadow will fall in the direction opposite the source of light - with you between the light source and the shadow. The direction of your shadow relative to you will depend on what direction you are facing.If you are facing toward the light source, the shadow will be behind you.If you are facing away from the light source, it will be in front of you.If you have the light source to your right, the shadow will be to your left.If you have the light source to your left, the shadow will be to your right.If the light source is directly above you, the shadow will be directly under you.If you move past a light source, your shadow will move from behind you to beside you and then to in front of you.
Why is there no shadow of the tree on the ground at 8pm?
as there is no sunlight at 8pm,and shadow is formed when light can not pass through that object casting shadow and if u throw light on tree it will not cast shadow on the ground as it only can happen before sunset.....
Does water cast a shadow?
It depends on how you define shadow. If you define shadow as an area of lessened light caused by objects in the light path, then yes water can and does cast shadows, esp. waves, ripples, etc.
How can you tell where the Sun is by looking at your shadow?
The shadow faces the opposite direction from where the light is coing from.
Where will the shadow fall while looking at the rainbow?
the shadow will famll east
Can You Tell Time Without a Watch or a Clock?
You can tell time without a clock or watch because looking at the sun position. From the West to north to East.
Why was the shadow stick invented?
The shadow stick was invented to tell what time it is
Can you tell the time using your shadow?
yes you can.
What does the shadow zone tell scientists about the earth core?
the shadow zone is a result of the core stopping
What does the shadow zone tell scientists about the earth's core?
the shadow zone is a result of the core stopping
How can we use shadow to tell the time?
You can use a sundial, which is a device that uses the position of the sun's shadow to tell time. By placing a stick or pointer on the sundial, the shadow it casts can indicate the time based on markings on the sundial's face.
What are the people looking for when the ground hog comes out of his hole?
its shadow
What happen when blocks a part of the sunlight?
I think the answer you are looking for is "a shadow"
What does the shadow zone tell you about earths interior?
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Will Amy ever like Shadow?
No one can tell.
