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In which of these cases does a solar eclipse occur?
a. when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun
b. when the shadow of the moon falls on the earth

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In both cases, a solar eclipse occurs. When the moon comes in between the earth and the sun, the moon blocks the light rays coming from the sun. Due to this, the shadow of the moon falls on the earth, which causes a solar eclipse on the earth.

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