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It's a trick of the mind. The sun and moon when on the horizon is actually the same size as when it's high in the sky. Except when it's higher in the sky we have nothing to compare it to except the sky itself so it appears smaller. The only thing changing is the angle you're viewing it at.
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What is silhouette of your friend's head using a projector can you change the size of the shadow?
The closer the light source is to the friend, the bigger the shadow will be. The further the projector is from the wall where you are projecting, the bigger the shadow will be.
When an object is moved closer to the light source will the shadow become bigger or smaller?
There are many things that could happen when an object is moved nearer to a light or further away. It could change temperatures.
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.
When is your shadow longest in the day?
Shadows are the longest when it is dawn or night. In the afternoon, the sun is over us, which makes our shadow short!
Why a fuzzy shadow is formed?
The size of shadow an object casts, is directly related to the position of a light source. the higher up a light source is in relation to the object, the shorter the shadow will be. Shadows cast by objects lit by the sun in the morning or evening are long, because the sun is low in the sky. At mid-day, the shadow is shorter because the sun is higher. Try it yourself with a torch - and see !
Why isn't your shadow not always the same height as you are?
Because the length of your shadow, is dependent on the position of the sun. The higher the sun is in the sky, the shorter your shadow is. When the sun is low on the horizon in early morning or late evening, you present a larger 'image' and therefore your shadow is bigger.
What side is the shadow at the evening?
the shadow is towards the west.
When is a smaller shadow formed?
at noon the shadow is point sized {smaller} and in morning and evening the shadow is the longest.
When the shadow is longest in time?
when its its sunrise and evening.
How can you make shadow bigger?
If you put your object further backwards your shadow will become bigger but if you put your object more forwards your shadow will become smaller!
How do you make a shadow bigger or smaller?
if an object is moved closer to the light source, the shadow gets bigger,if it goes further away,the shadow gets smaller
Is the shadow long or short in the evening?
Shadows are long in the evening and morning. They get shorter the higher the sun is in the sky.
Who have a bigger advanish sonic shadow or silver in a fight?
sonic shadow
Length of a shadow formed in morning midway and evening?
longest
When is a shadow bigger?
At sunrise and sunset
What is silhouette of your friend's head using a projector can you change the size of the shadow?
The closer the light source is to the friend, the bigger the shadow will be. The further the projector is from the wall where you are projecting, the bigger the shadow will be.
What is the tree that has no shadow?
Well, no trees have a shadow if it is dark, or if they are shaded by a bigger tree. But a family tree may have no shadow.
