Question

differentiate between a shadow and an image of an object​

Answer 1

Answer:

shadow forms when light falls on an opaque object .

image is formed in mirror when an object is in front of the mirror

Answer 2

Explanation:

Image :-

• Images have colour, unlike shadows. They are formed due to the converging rays of light that comes after reflecting from objects.
• A real image is formed by the actual convergence of light rays. It forms on the screen.
• A virtual image is the apparent convergence of diverging light rays. It cannot be obtained on the screen.

Shadow :-

• A shadow is formed when an opaque object comes in the path of light.
• Shadows give us an idea about the shapes of different objects. Or, it can even mislead us about the shape of different objects.
• Example: The shadow of a cone appears to be a triangle on the screen.