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Why can a cast-shadow edge be sharper near the object and softer farther away?

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Correct answer: Because the spread of the light source increases the penumbra with distance

The governing concept is the penumbra produced by an extended light source. Close to the object, blocked rays create a relatively narrow transition and a sharper-looking boundary. As the cast shadow travels across the surface, rays from different parts of the source reach the region, widening the penumbra and softening the edge. Option D is correct; colour, surface curvature, and shadow emission do not explain this effect.

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