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Shadow

physical science Maturity 11-13

A shadow is a dark spot.

The shadow of a musician playing transverse flute.jpg
The shadow of a musician playing transverse flute.jpg
It happens when something blocks light. The light cannot get past the object. This makes a shape on the ground. Shadows can change during the day. Can you find a shadow today?
Cumulus cloud shadows 1.jpg
Cumulus cloud shadows 1.jpg

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File:The shadow of a musician playing transverse flute.jpg
The shadow of a musician playing...
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Park grid.JPG
File:Cumulus cloud shadows 1.jpg
Cumulus cloud shadows 1.jpg
File:Diagram of umbra, penumbra & antumbra.png
Diagram of umbra, penumbra & antumbra.png
File:Three moons and their shadows parade across Jupiter.jpg
Three moons and their shadows parade...
File:Steam phase eruption of Castle Geyser with crepuscular rays and shadow.jpg
Steam phase eruption of Castle Geyser...
File:Fog shadow of GGB.jpg
Fog shadow of GGB.jpg
File:Moonlight shadow.jpg
Moonlight shadow.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 11.4 | Vital Level 5