When You See Your Shadow on a Sunny Day, It

question 35

Multiple Choice

When you see your shadow on a sunny day, it has a fuzzy edge. This is

• A) not caused by diffraction because the wavelength of visible light is too small to produce visible diffraction around a person.
• B) not caused by diffraction because diffraction only occurs for openings, not objects blocking light.
• C) an example of diffraction.
• D) not caused by diffraction because there are too many wavelengths in sunlight to see the effect.

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Definitions:

Male Birds

Adult male members of the avian class, often distinguished by colorful plumage, songs, or behaviors used in attracting mates and territorial defense.

Species' Song

A unique vocalization pattern or sound sequence that is characteristic of a particular species, often used in mating calls or territorial claims.

Throat Paralysis

A condition where muscles in the throat lose their ability to function, often affecting speech and swallowing.

Pigeons

Birds with stout bodies, short necks, and short slender bills, often associated with urban environments.