Question 6 of 30beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks
At what time of the day is your shadow shortest?
Correct Answer
Our shadow is shortest at noon when the Sun is directly overhead.
At this time, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.
The shadow falls directly below us and appears very small.
Exercise: Fun with Shadows | Q: C | (Page Page 2)
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Explanation
The chapter encourages discussion about shadow observations at different times. At noon, when the Sun is directly above, shadows are shortest because the light comes from directly overhead.
Solution Steps
The Sun is at its highest point in the sky at noon.
When the Sun is directly overhead, the shadow falls directly below us.
This makes the shadow appear very small.