Question

When a torch is pointed towards one of the vertical edges of a cube, you get a shadow of cube in the shape of

• A. square
• B. rectangle but not a square
• C. circle
• D. triangle

Answer 1

The correct option is B

rectangle but not a square

Step1. Explanation for the correct option.

As, shadow is longer than the object.

So, when a torch is pointed towards one of the vertical edges of the cube it will always get a shadow in the shape of a rectangle but not a square.

Step 2. Explanation for the incorrect option.

As, when a torch is pointed towards one of the vertical edges of the cube it will not get a shadow in the shape of square, circle or triangle.

So, all the other options are incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is $\mathrm{B}$.