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When the Moon completely covers the Sun, it is known as?

A. The Antumbra

B. The Umbra

C. The Penumbra

D. None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

During a solar eclipse, the Moon actually casts two shadows toward Earth. One shadow is called the umbra which becomes smaller as it reaches the Earth. This is the dark center of the Moon's shadow.

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  1. Tadik Marde
    Tadik Marde :
    4 years ago

    Y not pemunbra

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