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Dark and Night Riddles Riddle
A woman is walking down a street at night at a constant pace. As she passes the street light, she notices that her shadow becomes longer. Does the top of her shadow move faster, slower, or the same when the shadow is longer as when it is shorter?
Choose an answer
A.Faster, since the shadow is longer
B.Slower, since the shadow is longer
C.It stops moving
D.This point maintains a constant speed, independent of the length of the shadow.
Answer: This point maintains a constant speed, independent of the length of the shadow.
The tip of her shadow moves in direct proportion to her own constant walking speed, regardless of how long or short the shadow becomes.
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