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Standard VII
Mathematics
Viewing Sections of a Solid by Using Shadows
Question

A bulb is kept burning just right above the ball. Name the shape of the shadow obtained.
  1. Ball
  2. Ellipse
  3. Hemisphere
  4. Circle

A
Hemisphere
B
Ellipse
C
Circle
D
Ball
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Solution
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The shadow will be a two dimensional figure.
Since the bulb is just above the ball the shadow formed will be circular, as ball cuts off the light in a circular fashion.
Thus, the shape of the shadow will be a circle.

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