When is a shadow the shortest?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific time of day when shadows are shortest. This typically occurs when the sun is highest in the sky, such as around noon.
Answer
at local noon
The final answer is at local noon
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is at local noon
More Information
The shadow is shortest at noon because the Sun is directly overhead, causing minimal shadow projection.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the shortest shadow with the longest shadow, which occurs during sunrise and sunset.
Sources
- Which way is north - redesign - docent.calacademy.org
- What time of the day is a shadow the longest and shortest? - Quora - quora.com
- Shadow is shortest during the sunset - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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