Shadow of an object is formed when the object

it allows the light to pass through it

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it bounces back light

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it absorbs light

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both B and C

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Solution

The correct options are
B
it bounces back light

C
it absorbs light

Shadow is the region on the screen where there is an absence of light. The shadow of an object is formed when the object blocks the path of light emerging from the source. It can do that either by absorbing or by reflecting light.

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