What is solar eclipse ?

Sun , moon and earth on same plane.

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Sun , moon and earth on different plane.

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Both A and B.

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is C Sun , moon and earth on same plane.
If the moon is between the sun and the earth , the shadow of the moon falls on the earth. At such a time these three celestial objects are on the same plane and fall in one line.Hence the place on the earth where the moon's shadow falls, experience a solar eclipse.

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