LIGHT AND SHADOWS

I. Define the following:

1. Shadow: The dark shadow formed by a translucent or an opaque object when it blocks the
light.

2. Opaque materials: Materials that completely block the light falling on it are called opaque
materials.

II. Differentiate between:

A. Transparent and translucent materials

Transparent Material Translucent Material

1. Material that allow all light incident on it 1. Material that allow some light incident
to pass through it is called transparent on it to pass through it is called
material. translucent material.

2. Ex: Clear glass, pure water 2. Ex: Coloured glass, dirty water

III. Answer the following:

1. List the three things needed for a shadow to form.

Ans: The three things needed for a shadow to form are:

1. A source of light

2. A translucent or an opaque object

3. A surface on which the shadow can be formed.

2. Describe the features of a shadow.

Ans: A shadow has following features:

 A shadow is formed on the opposite side of a light source.

 A shadow is black even when the object is of any other colour.
 A shadow shows only the shape or outline of the object and not the details.
 The size of a shadow depends on the distance between the object and source of light.
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IV. APPLICATION

1. Shopkeepers keep chocolates, biscuits etc in glass containers. Why?

OR

2. Why do translucent and opaque materials form shadow?

V. HOTS

1. Why do length and position of shadow change during different times of the day?

OR

2. Helen was moving around in her house in the evening. She noticed two shadows of
her on the floor. Is it possible to form two shadows of the same object?

VI. Extension Task : ( Any one to be done in the notebook – Parental Engagement )

1. Make a list of objects that you see around you and write them whether they are transparent ,
translucent or opaque materials.

2. Collect information on Shadow play and try to create one of your own and draw it in the
notebook. ( CCL)

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