The Shape and Size of a Shadow

What is a shadow?

• A shadow is a reflection of light on a surface.

• A shadow is a dark area made by an opaque object that block light.

• A shadow is a type of plant species.

• A shadow is a type of cloud formation.

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How is a shadow formed?

• A shadow is formed when an object emits light.

• A shadow is formed when an object blocks light.

• A shadow is formed when an object absorbs light.

• A shadow is formed when an object reflects light.

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Can a shadow change its shape?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

• Sometimes

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the shape of a shadow is the __________ as the objects.

• same

• different

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Where should shadow form if the light source is at the right side?

• The shadow form at the back of the object.

• The shadow form in front of the object.

• the shadow form at the left side of the object.

• The shadow form at the right side of the object.

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What happens to a shadow when an object is moved closer to a light source?

• The shadow becomes bigger.

• The shadow remains the same size .

• The shadow becomes smaller .

• The shadow disappears.

Describe the shape of a shadow when the light source is directly above the object.

• The shadow will have the same shape as the object.

• The shadow will be a straight line.

• The shadow will be a perfect circle.

• The shadow will be a triangle.

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The shadow will become __________ when the light source move away from the object.

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