Question

Umbra is the central part of a shadow that receives no light.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Drawing the diagram of the situation:

Umbra:

1. The umbra is a central core of darkness that tapers away.
2. Umbra is a shadow formed from a point source of light.
3. The umbra is the darkest region.
4. Umbra is the area of total shadow.
5. Therefore, the umbra is the central part of a shadow that receives no light.

Hence, the statement of the question is true.