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Grade 66 grade science

how is image of an object formed?state whether it differs from a shadow?

Profile image of Prakshi  Singh
9 Years agoGrade 6
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Profile image of Harshit Porwal
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Years ago
Shadow is formed when the path of light is obstructed by any opaque material. An image is formed when when a beam of light strikes a plane mirror or any shiny material and it bounces back and reaches our retina.
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Profile image of Ayan
8 Years ago
A shadow is formed when an opaque object blocks the travel of light on a second object.  Light travels in straight lines and any barrier along its path averts the rays striking… the barrier.    This forms a region of darkness, shaped like the surface of the object obstructing the light.