Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Page 1009: 104a

Answer

The speed of the shadow across level ground is $~~15~m/s$

Work Step by Step

As the albatross flies, we can assume that the sun's angle remains constant. Therefore, as the albatross moves, lines connecting the sun, the albatross, and the shadow would be parallel. By symmetry, the speed of the shadow across level ground is $~~15~m/s$
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