Shadow Formation and Properties Quiz

What should be done to make the shadow of a puppet appear larger?

• Use a brighter light source

• Increase the size of the puppet

• Move the light source closer to the puppet

• Move the puppet closer to the screen

Which type of object is necessary to block light and form a shadow?

• Luminous

• Transparent

• Reflective

• Opaque

How do shadows form according to the principles discussed?

• When light bends around an object

• When light is absorbed by an object

• When light passes through a transparent object

• When light is blocked by an opaque or translucent object

Why can't shadows form on transparent materials like glass?

• Because they allow most light to pass through

• Because they reflect all light

• Because they absorb all light

• Because they are too smooth

What is a characteristic of a material that allows shadows to form on it?

• It must be luminous

• It must block light

• It must be reflective

• It must be transparent