Shadows Flashcards

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1
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How does light travel

A

In straight lines

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What do opaque objects not do

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Opaque objects don’t let light through

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3
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How are shadows formed

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When light is shone on an opaque object it forms a shadow behind the object where light cannot reach

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How does distance from the object to the screen affect the shadow

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As the distance from the object to the screen decreases the shadow will get smaller

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