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Science Chapter Light and Shadow

The document explains why transparent objects do not form shadows and the dangers of viewing a solar eclipse with the naked eye. It outlines the conditions for shadow formation, the characteristics of shadows, and provides a detailed explanation of lunar eclipses along with a diagram. Additionally, it differentiates between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects based on their light transmission and visibility.

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Science Chapter Light and Shadow

The document explains why transparent objects do not form shadows and the dangers of viewing a solar eclipse with the naked eye. It outlines the conditions for shadow formation, the characteristics of shadows, and provides a detailed explanation of lunar eclipses along with a diagram. Additionally, it differentiates between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects based on their light transmission and visibility.

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D. Give reasons for the following.

1. Transparent objects do not form shadows.


●​ Answer: Transparent objects allow almost all light to pass through them. Because they
do not block light, they cannot form shadows.

2. We should not watch a solar eclipse with naked eyes.


●​ Answer: Looking directly at a solar eclipse can cause severe damage to the retina due to
intense solar radiation, which may even lead to permanent blindness.

E. Answer the following questions in one word.


1.​ What is the region of partial darkness of a shadow called?
○​ Answer: Penumbra
2.​ What is the shadow cast by heavenly bodies on each other called?
○​ Answer: Eclipse

F. Answer the following questions in brief.


1. What are the conditions needed for the formation of a shadow?
●​ Answer: A shadow is formed when the following three conditions are met:
○​ There must be a source of light.
○​ An opaque object must be present to block the light path.
○​ A screen or surface (like a wall or the ground) must be present to catch the
shadow.

2. Why should we make shadow puppets with opaque objects?


●​ Answer: Opaque objects block light completely, which produces sharp, distinct, and dark
shadows. This makes the puppet shapes clear and easy for the audience to see.

3. What are the characteristics of a shadow?


●​ Answer: * A shadow is always dark or black, regardless of the color of the object.
○​ It resembles the general shape of the object but lacks its details, features, or color.
○​ Its size varies depending on the distance between the light source, the object, and
the screen.

G. Answer the following questions in detail.


1. Explain lunar eclipse with the help of a labelled diagram.
●​ Answer: A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and
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the Moon. When they align perfectly, the Earth blocks the sunlight and casts its shadow
across the surface of the Moon, making it appear dark. A lunar eclipse can only happen
during a full moon night.

Labelled Diagram:

2. Differentiate between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects.


Feature Transparent Objects Translucent Objects Opaque Objects
Light Transmission Allow almost all light Allow only some light Do not allow any light
to pass through them. to pass through them. to pass through them.
Visibility We can see clearly Objects on the other We cannot see
through them. side appear blurred or through them at all.
hazy.
Examples Clear glass, pure water, Frosted glass, butter Wood, metal, brick wall,
air. paper, tissue paper. books.

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