Nina’s little universeA BIG BOOK OF LITTLE WONDERS
Chapter 04
A little light.
A moving shadow.
Try a flashlight and a paper ball. Which side will shine?
YOUR TINY MISSIONFind the bright side
Move the flashlight to the left of the ball.
If the light goes to the left, where will the shadow go?
Choose your guess. Then press Try it and watch the real shadow.
Raise the light
Low · long shadowHigh · short shadow
Drag the bulb left or right. Raise it to make the shadow shorter.
A flashlight stands in for the Sun.
Move your little flashlight
Drag across the table, or slide the paper tab.
TINY MISSION 1 OF 2
Find the bright side
Move the flashlight to the left of the ball.
Take your time. You can try as many times as you like.
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Light travels in straight lines. The ball blocks some light and makes a shadow on the opposite side. The Sun and planets do this too!
Try it at home with a grown-up, a flashlight, and a ball. Keep the light away from eyes.