Questions and Answers
What is the term for the dark area formed when an object blocks light?
Umbra
Which of the following best describes the reflection of light?
The bouncing back of light when it strikes the surface of an object
What is the term for the partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow?
Penumbra
Study Notes
Shadows and Light
- The dark area formed when an object blocks light is called an umbra.
- The reflection of light can be described as the change in direction of light when it bounces back from a surface.
- The partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow is called the penumbra.
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