EASY
Earn 100

When the shadow of the earth completely obscures the visible surface of moon, it is known as total lunar eclipse.

100% studentsanswered this correctly

Important Questions on Effects of Light

MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
What is an eclipse?
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
A solar eclipse occurs when the _____.
MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
Why does not a lunar eclipse occur on all full moon days? 
 
MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
What is an eclipse?   
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
When does a solar eclipse occur?
MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
What is an eclipse? Differentiate between a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse. 
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
What are the different types of solar eclipse?
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
When the shadow of the Moon falls on the Earth it is called a _____.
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
Solar eclipse occurs only on a new moon day.
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
What happens during a lunar eclipse? 
MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
How is a solar eclipse caused? What are total solar eclipse and partial solar eclipse?    
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
Distinguish between a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
Name an event when an astronomical object moves under the shadow of another object.
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
Solar eclipse occurs on a _____ (new moon/ full moon) day.
MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
Name the event that occurred on March 20, 2015, where the Moon's diameter was larger than the Sun, and it blocked all direct sunlight.
EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses

When the Moon is completely hidden, it is called _____ (partial lunar eclipse/total lunar eclipse).

EASY
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
During lunar eclipse, _____ is in the middle.
HARD
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
In a solar eclipse, ______ is/are invisible.
MEDIUM
Science>Physics>Effects of Light>Shadows and Eclipses
Explain with a neat diagram how a lunar eclipse is formed?