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Because the sun moves through the sky, or at least it appears to do that. Since the sun's position changes with respect to objects on the earth so do their shadows.

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What happens to a shadow when the object is moved?

The shadow's position changes relative to the light source and object. It will move and change in size depending on the direction and distance the object is moved.


How do shadows change size and direction?

Shadows change size depending on the angle and intensity of the light source. When the light source is closer, the shadow appears larger, and when it is farther away, the shadow appears smaller. The direction of the shadow is determined by the position of the light source in relation to the object casting the shadow.


What happens to a shadow if you change the angle at which light shines on an object?

The shadow will change in size and shape, becoming longer or shorter depending on the angle of the light. The direction of the shadow will also shift based on the angle of the light source relative to the object.


What causes shadows to change size and direction during a day?

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


What causes the shape of a shadow to change?

when you change the object that creates the shadow by blocking the light, its' shadow will change. or there is another light source shining from a different direction on the object will affect the shadow too.


Can you change the size of your shadow?

The lower the sun is behind you, the longer your shadow will stretch before you.


Why shadow size change?

different angles of light


How do the shadow stay the same throughout the day?

Shadows stay the same throughout the day because they are created by the position of the sun relative to the object casting the shadow. As the sun moves across the sky, the shadow's direction and length change, but the shape and size of the object casting the shadow remain constant. This creates the appearance of a consistent shadow.


Why and how do shadows change?

Shadows change due to the movement of the light source or the object blocking the light. As the position of either the object or the light source shifts, the size, shape, and direction of the shadow will also change. This change occurs because shadows are created when an object blocks light, so any alterations in the light source or object will impact the resulting shadow.


How does the size of the shadow compare to the size of the actual object?

The size of the shadow is dependent on the distance between the object and the surface on which the shadow is cast, as well as the angle and direction of the light source. The shadow will be larger than the object if the light source is close to the object and the surface is far away, and vice versa.


Why does the shadow size change?

Due how close/far are from the light source


What changes the size or direction of an object?

The size and direction of an object can be changed by applying a force to it. Forces can cause objects to accelerate, decelerate, change shape, or change direction. Additionally, factors such as temperature, pressure, and external influences can also affect the size or direction of an object.