Question 3

Can you think of creating a shape that would give a circular shadow if held in one way and a rectangular shadow if held in another way?

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Solution

A cylinder can cast shadows in two ways. When the top circular view faces the source of light, a circular shaped shadow is formed. When its curved side faces the source of light, it casts a rectangular shadow.

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