light and shadows

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What is light?

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Light is a form of energy that travels in waves and is visible to the human eye.

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

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What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects?

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Transparent objects allow light to pass through completely, translucent objects allow some light to pass through, and opaque objects do not allow light to pass through.

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At what time of day are shadows the longest?

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Shadows are the longest during the early morning and late afternoon.

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What happens to shadows as the sun rises to its highest point in the sky?

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Shadows become shorter as the sun rises and are at their shortest at noon.

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What is the role of light in creating shadows?

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Light must be blocked by an object to create a shadow.

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Can shadows be colored?

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Shadows are typically gray or black, but they can appear colored depending on the light source and surrounding colors.

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What is the effect of distance on the size of a shadow?

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The farther an object is from the light source, the larger the shadow it casts.

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What is an example of a transparent object?

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Examples of transparent objects include clear glass and water.

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What is an example of a translucent object?

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Examples of translucent objects include frosted glass and tissue paper.