On a bright sunny day, Shaunak observed the sun through a small hole made in a sheet of foil. The image obtained seemed to be upright. What could be the reason for this?
A
Sun provides light to Earth
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B
Sun is spherical in shape
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C
Sun is a star
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D
Sun produces heat
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Solution
The correct option is BSun is spherical in shape The image formed is inverted. However, the upside down image of the sun is also spherical. Hence, due to symmetry, it appeared to be upright.