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Softa [21]
3 years ago
11

Explain What is the umbra and preumbra

Biology
2 answers:
d1i1m1o1n [39]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The dark part of the shadow is the umbra, and the part that is a little lighter is the penumbra. They can be experienced on Earth, but more readily in space, such as during a solar eclipse, when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and leaves a shadow on Earth.

Explanation:

garik1379 [7]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Umbra is the darkest part of a shadow.

Preumbra is the lighter/brighter part of the shadow.

<u><em>Hope this helps!!!</em></u>

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