Question

Which of the following is not an example of matter?

• A. Air
• B. Shadow
• C. Water
• D. Apple

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Shadow

Explanation for correct option:

Option B

• Anything that has mass occupies space is called matter.
• Shadow is not matter because the shadow has no mass and does not occupy space.

Therefore, option B is correct.

Explanation for incorrect option:

• Matter exists in three states solid, liquid, and gas.
• Air, water, and apple all have mass and occupy space as well.
• Air is gas, water is liquid and apple is solid.

Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.