Light: Sources and Shadows
Investigating light as a form of energy, its rectilinear propagation, and how shadows are formed.
Key Questions
- Explain how light travels in straight lines and how this property creates shadows.
- Differentiate between natural and artificial sources of light.
- Analyze how the position of a light source affects the size and shape of a shadow.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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