A bulb is kept burning just right above the following solids. Name the shape of the shadows obtained in each case. Attempt to give a rough sketch of the shadow. (You may try to experiment first and then answer these questions).

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Object

Shadow

Shape’s Name

1.

A ball

Circle

2.

A cylindrical pipe

Line

3.

A book

Rectangle

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A bulb is kept burning just right above the following solids. Name the shape of the shadows obtained in each case. Attempt to give a rough sketch of the shadow. (You may try to experiment first and then answer these questions).

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Philoid · Accepted Answer