Write differences between a shadow and an image.

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Difference between shadow and image:
Shadow
Image
1. A shadow is formed in the absence of light. 1. Image is formed in the presence of light rays.
2. Shadow provides the rough idea of an object as it is a dark path formed on a surface. 2. The image of an object provides all the miniature details of an object. Example: Its shape and color.
3. Shadow needs a surface to be seen. 3. An image formed by a plane mirror cannot be seen on a screen.

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Shadow	Image
1. A shadow is formed in the absence of light.	1. Image is formed in the presence of light rays.
2. Shadow provides the rough idea of an object as it is a dark path formed on a surface.	2. The image of an object provides all the miniature details of an object. Example: Its shape and color.
3. Shadow needs a surface to be seen.	3. An image formed by a plane mirror cannot be seen on a screen.