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Yes, it can. A shadow is caused by the interruption of light from a single source. If you have more than one light source, you can have more than one shadow. Some shadows may not be as distinct (diffused light, shadow on brightly lit surfaces, etc.), and multiple shadows will practically always overlap to some extent.

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How do shadows occur?

by an object blocking light


Are shadows made when light is blocked by an object?

No, a shadow is a concept, like cold, which is the absence of another thing (light for a 'normal' shadows or energy for shadows in general, heat for cold). As such, shadows are not made, but exist in areas absent of energy.


Shadows are formed because light travels in?

Shadows are formed because when light hits an object, it does not pass through it. Light going around the edge of the object fills in the light void a bit, but it does not make up for the missing light.


What causes shadows to appear?

First of all, let's get one thing straight, everybody has a shadow, right,? And your question is "What causes shadows to appear?". Well, if it's sunny outside, the you have a shadow and when it's cloudy, your shadow is less visible. So shadows have something to do with the sun. When the sun hits an object is causes the object to have a dark side, away from the sun. So, the sun causes shadows to appear.well the topic is MOUSTACHE shadow and Actually NO that cant be it ,the shadow remains when youre in a dark room


Why do some object cast a shadow and some don't?

Well first of all, lets just say you had a leaf and held it in the sun and it cast a shadow on the ground right below your feet. This happens because when the white light that the Sun gives off hits the leaf, the leaf absorbs every color in the white light.....except for green, that is the only color that is scattered and given off from the leaf. When the "green" light is reflected, it makes contact with the constant sunlight, and when two light waves collide it either becomes a bigger light source, or they cancel each other out and it creates shadow. Im 13 and hope this helped.

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What are the two types of shadows?

Cast and form shadows: -Cast shadows are just typical shadows that are created when light is blocked by an object. -Form shadows are the shadows that are on the object and away from the light source. Usually, in painting, cast shadows are used to give an object a more realistic and 3D look to them.


What are two type of shadow?

Cast and form shadows: -Cast shadows are just typical shadows that are created when light is blocked by an object. -Form shadows are the shadows that are on the object and away from the light source. Usually, in painting, cast shadows are used to give an object a more realistic and 3D look to them.


Does wind cast shadows?

No, wind does not cast shadows. Shadows are formed when an object blocks light, but since wind is the movement of air particles, it cannot block light to create shadows.


How does an object cast different shadows of different shapes?

If the object was a regular shape (a cube for example) it would cast the same shadow from any angle. An irregular shape (such as a car) will cast different shadows dependent upon the source of the light.


Is that possible to form two shadows of the same object?

Yes, it is possible for an object to cast several shadows. One example, is that of a footballer on a floodlit pitch. If he is in the central region of the field, you will usually see four shadows: one from each of the corner floodlights.


When an object casts 2 shadows?

When there is two light soucres near the object


Why is shadow not seen in darkroom?

In a darkroom, there is no light for objects to cast shadows. Shadows are created when an object blocks light from a source, but in a darkroom environment, there is no external light source for objects to cast shadows.


How do we have shadows?

Shadows are created when an object blocks light from a source, such as the sun. The object prevents light from reaching the surface behind it, casting a shadow in the space where the light is blocked. The size and shape of the shadow depend on the position of the light source, the object, and the surface where the shadow is cast.


Do shadows vary in size?

Yes, shadows can vary in size depending on the size and position of the light source, the distance between the object and the surface on which the shadow is cast, and the angle at which the light hits the object.


Shadow cast by one object in space on another?

In space, when one object blocks the light from reaching another object, a shadow is cast. This effect is similar to shadows on Earth, but in the vacuum of space, shadows can be more defined, especially when the background is bright, like a star or a planet. These shadows can provide important information about the shapes and positions of objects in space.


Why shadows exist?

A shadow is cast when sunlight is blocked by a solid object - a person, a post, etc.


Are shadows the same size as you?

Shadows are not necessarily the same size as the object casting them; their size depends on the light source's position and distance. When light shines directly overhead, shadows can appear smaller, while a lower light angle can create longer shadows. Additionally, the distance from the object to the surface where the shadow is cast also affects its size. Thus, shadows can vary significantly in size relative to the object.