Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true?

(a) The smaller the angle of incidence, the larger is the shadow formed. (b) The nearer the source of light, the smaller is the shadow formed. (c) When source of light is on top of a gas cylinder, a circular shadow will be formed.

  1. Only c

  2. Only b

  3. Only a

  4. Both a and c

  5. All are true
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, if the source of light is closer to the object, a larger shadow is formed than when the source of light is far from the object. The shadow of any cylindrical object will be a circle, when source of light is at the top.

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