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Yes - it's simple trigonomety - the shadow length (assuming level ground, the sun at angle a and a vertical object of height h) is h tan a, where a = 0 at midday with the sun directly overhead.

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Does the length of your shadow change throughout the day is that a scientific answer?

Yes, the length of your shadow changes throughout the day due to the changing position of the sun in the sky. Shadows are longest in the morning and evening when the sun is lower in the sky, and shortest at noon when the sun is directly overhead.


What does shadow mean in science?

In science, a shadow refers to the dark area created when an object blocks light. It occurs because light cannot pass through the object, casting a shadow on the surface behind it. Shadows are used in various scientific fields, such as astronomy and biology, to study the behavior of light and analyze the shapes and movements of objects.


What is the weight of a shadow?

Because photons have mass, they also have weight. Given the particular size and shape of a shadow at any given instant of time, and comparing the quantity of photons striking the same surface with the same dimensions as the shadow with the photons striking the area of the shadow, the weight of the shadow would be in the negative relative to the area affected by direct light. Using scientific standards for the weight of a photon, the weight of the shadow can be calculated for any portion of time given for the measurements of the examination.


Can Light being absorbed makes shadows form?

Yes, light being absorbed by an object can create shadows because the absorbed light does not reach the area behind the object, resulting in a shadow being formed. The shadow is the absence of light caused by the object blocking the light source.