Question

Which of the following statement is true regarding the shape of a shadow?

• A. None of these
• B. It is similar to the object
• C. It depends on the orientation of light source, distance between the source and the object
• D. It is different from the object

Answer 1

The correct option is B

It is similar to the object

The shape of a shadow depends on the shape of the object and on the orientation of the source of light with respect to the object. For example, the shadow of a cube can be rhombus, square or rectangle depending on the orientation of source of light. In addition, the size will depend upon the distance between the object and the source of light.