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Light Moves the Shadow
Age 10 · Science
A light source makes a shadow when an object blocks it. If the light is high or close, the shadow becomes shorter or longer and points in a different direction.
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In the picture
- The tall lamp is the high light source.
- The toy figure blocks the light.
- The long shadow stretches far to the right.
- The short shadow stays close to the left.
Examples
- At sunset, your shadow gets longer and points a different way.
- A ceiling light makes a short shadow under a chair.
Key takeaways
- A shadow forms when an object blocks light.
- Changing the light’s height or direction changes the shadow’s size and direction.
Quiz: Light Moves the Shadow (Age 10)
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Which statement explains why an object makes a shadow?
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If a lamp moves from the left side of an object to the right side, where does the shadow move?
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What happens to a shadow when the light source is moved higher above the object?
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