A bulb is kept burning just right above the ball. Name the shape of the shadow obtained.

Ball

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Hemisphere

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Ellipse

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Circle

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Circle
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.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. 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.

Q. 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).

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).

Q. Question 1
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).

Q. (a) Draw the front, top and side view of a cone.

(b) 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).

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

A bulb is kept burning just right above the ball. Name the shape of the shadow obtained.

The correct option is D CircleThe 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.

The correct option is D Circle
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.