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Publication Date: 2021-Apr
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An Analysis of Shadows Made from Sunlight Reflected by a Curved Surface
Tripathi, Swapnil
Physics Teacher, v59 n4 p282-283 Apr 2021
Shadows produced by sunlight reflected from convex surfaces can be very well defined. This article provides an explanation for this phenomenon as well as a demonstration/lab activity for students to investigate properties of shadows made from sunlight reflected by a curved surface.
Descriptors: Light, Scientific Concepts, Astronomy, Demonstrations (Educational), Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Science Activities
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Language: English
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