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Umbra is that part of a shadow which is partially dark.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
  1. The central portion of the shadow which is completely dark is called the umbra.
  2. Umbra is the darkest part of the shadow and is located centrally.
To see a total solar eclipse, you must be at .

Hence, the given statement is false.


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