The dark region which is formed when the path of light is blocked by an opaque object is called ___________.

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The correct option is A shadow
A dark region is formed on a screen when an opaque object comes in between the path of light and a surface. It is called as a shadow. The size of a shadow varies when the distance between the object and the light source varies.

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