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The shape and size of a shadow depends on
(a) the shape and size of the object.
(b) the position of the source of light.
(c) the distance between the source of light and object.
(d) all of the above

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(d) all of the above.

The shape and the size of a shadow depends upon the shape and size of the object, the position of the source of light and the distance between the source of light and the object.

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