Question

A source of light which is larger than a point source of light is called?

• A. bigger source of light
• B. larger source of light
• C. extended source of light
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

extended source of light

Correct option is C: extended source of light

Explanation:

1. A source of light that is larger than a point source of light is called an extended source of light.
2. It is that source of light which only forms the umbra region on the screen of the shadowed object.
3. Some of the examples of an extended source of light are the light coming in through an office, the whole sky on an overcast day, or a large fluorescent bulb.

Hence, correct answer is option C.