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Give one word for: A part of the shadow that does not receive light at all.


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  1. A part of the shadow that does not receive light at all is known as the umbra.
  2. The Central portion of the shadow which is completely dark is called the umbra.
  3. Umbra is the darkest part of the shadow and is located centrally.
To see a total solar eclipse, you must be at .

Hence, umbra is the answer


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