Lets Understand Shadows!

What is a Shadow?

• A type of light

• A sound made by objects

• A dark area formed when light is blocked

• A color from the sun

When does a shadow appear?

• When it rains

• When light is blocked by an object

• At night only

• When there is no object

What blocks the light to form a shadow?

• Transparent object

• Glass

• Opaque object

• Mirror

On which side of the object does the shadow appear?

• Same side as the light

• Below the object

• Opposite side of the light

• Inside the object

When do we get a clear (sharp) shadow?

• When light source is large

• When light source is small or near

• When there is no light

• When the object is transparent

When do we see a blurry (faint) shadow?

• Small light source

• Light source is close

• Large or far light source

• Object is very near

Which factor affects the clarity of a shadow?

• Weather

• Color of the object

• Size of the light source

• Shape of the object

What does a large light source create?

• Clear shadow

• No shadow

• Blurry shadow

• Bright light only