What is the colour of the shadow formed, when red light hits a piece of white chalk?

White

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Solution

The correct option is B Black
Shadows are always black in colour irrespective of the colour of the object or source of light. Hence, when red light hits a piece of white chalk it forms shadow which is black in colour.

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