Question

A sheet of plywood, a piece of muslin cloth and that of a transparent glass, all of the same size and shape were placed at A one by one in the arrangement shown in Fig. 11.12. Will\ the shadow be formed in each case. If yes, how will the shadow on the screen be different in each case? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

Shadow will not be formed in each case. Shadow will be formed by the sheet of plywood and the piece of muslin cloth. The sheet of plywood will form a dark shadow as it blocks the path of light completely. The piece of muslin cloth will form a lighter shadow as it allow light to pass through it partially.