Question 30
Light and ReflectionThe eclipse of the sun occurs when the
- A.moon is not completely hidden in the earth's shadow
- B.moon's umbra fails on some part of the earth
- C.moon is between the sun and the earth
- D.earth is between the sun and the moon.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (moon is between the sun and the earth)
Explanation
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the earth and blocks the sun's light from part of the earth.