Multiple choice

A shadow is a dark patch formed behind an opaque body when it is placed in the path of light. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a shadow?

  1. The shape of the shadow may or may not match with that of the object.

  2. A shadow is a dark outline of the object.

  3. The size of the shadow increases if the opaque body is closer to the source of light and away from the screen.

  4. The size of the shadow decreases if the opaque body is closer to the screen and away from the source of light.

  5. Objects of same colour, but of different shapes form the same kind of shadow.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a characteristic of a shadow. Objects of different colour, but of same shape form the same kind of shadow, i.e. a dark patch.

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