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on January 11, 2021
Penumbra and Umbra
A point source of light produces a sharp shadow while a large source of light produces a partial shadow and a sharp shadow.
The partial shadow of an object placed in front of large source of light is the Penumbra
The sharp shadow inside the penumbra formed by a large source of light is called the Umbra.
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