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Lamp, Block, and Shadow
Age 11 · Science
A bright lamp shines through dusty air. A wooden block blocks the light and makes a dark shape on the wall.
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In the picture
- A small bright lamp: the source of the straight light beams
- A solid wooden block with a star top: it stands in the light beam
- A dark shadow on the wall: it matches the block’s outline
Examples
- Your shadow on a sunny sidewalk.
- A hand puppet’s shape on a wall.
Key takeaways
- Light travels in straight lines.
- A shadow has the shape of the object blocking the light.
Quiz: Lamp, Block, and Shadow (Age 11)
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How does light travel from a lamp?
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What shape does a shadow have?
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What makes a dark shadow on a wall?
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