The darkest portion of the shadow cast during an eclipse is
(A) Corona
(B) Umbra
(C) Penumbra
(D) Black hole
Question Asked : SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam 2014
Explanation : The umbra (Latin for “shadow”) is the innermost and darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked by the occluding body. An observer in the umbra experiences a total eclipse.
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