The sharpness of the boundary of the shadow of an object is determined by the

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JAMB 2005

A. intensity of light striking the object
B. rays of light passing through the object
C. nature of the object
D. opacity of the object

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The sharpness of the boundary of the shadow of an object is determined by the rays of light passing through the object. The smaller the rays passing through , that is from a point source, the more sharp the shadow becomes, but the more the rays, that is rays from a large source, the more blurred the shadow becomes.

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