Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 1 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 17: 8

Answer

The circular spots of sunlight you see on the ground beneath trees when the Sun is overhead are pinhole images of the Sun. The Sun shines through openings between leaves and branches that are small (compared to the distance from the openings to the ground).

Work Step by Step

This is found on page 7.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.