When the sun, moon and the earth are as shown in the diagram above an observer standing in X is in
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Penumbra and sees a partial eclipse
B
Penumbra and sees a total eclipse
C
umbra and sees a partial eclipse
D
umbra and sees a total eclipse
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
An observer in the penumbra experiences a partial eclipse. The penumbra is the region in which only a portion of the light source is obscured by the occluding body. therefore, the observer at point X in the diagram is in penumbra and will experience a partial eclipse.
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