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  • What lighter, outer part of a shadow will only create a p...
Multiple choice

What lighter, outer part of a shadow will only create a partial eclipse?

  1. umbra

  2. penumbra

  3. perigee

  4. apogee

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The penumbra is the lighter, outer part of the shadow where the light source is only partially obscured, resulting in a partial eclipse.

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