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How shadows are formed? Do all objects cast shadows?

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When some object is placed in the path of light, it blocks some amount of light to pass. A dark portion image is formed on the opposite side of the object. This dark portion is known as the shadow of that object. There are two types of shadow: umbra and penumbra.

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