Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

At 8:00 AM, the Sun is in the East. In which direction would the shadow of a flagpole point?

A South
B West
C North
D East
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Step 1: Light travels in straight lines. Step [2-9]: An opaque object (flagpole) blocks light from the source. Step [2-9]: Since the Sun is in the East, the blocked light (shadow) must be on the Western side.

Correct answer: West

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