Class 2 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 4: Shadow Story (Togalu)⭐ Topic 1
Understanding Shadows
A shadow is a dark shape formed when an object blocks light, like our shadow on a sunny day.
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Shadows form because light travels in straight lines, and when something blocks the light, a dark area (shadow) appears on the other side.
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- A shadow forms when an object blocks light.
- Light travels in straight lines.
- Shadow size depends on where the light comes from.
- A shadow is longer when the light source is low.
- A shadow is shorter when the light source is high.
- Our shadow is longest in early morning and evening.
- Our shadow is shortest around midday.
- Shadows help us understand the sun's position.
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understanding shadows