Question

Which of the following is false with respect to shadows and mirror images?

• A. Both can form from the light source only
• B. Both form different colors of images
• C. Both have different sizes which is variable in nature.
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Without light, there cannot be shadow formation or image formation. Mirror image formation requires reflection of light from a mirror which is an opaque object. Shadows are formed when light is blocked by an opaque object. Shadow sizes and image sizes vary with distance and orientation between the source and the object. Mirror image formation depends on reflection of light whereas shadow formation does not.