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A total eclipse can be called the ________________________________.Group of answer choicesFar umbraPost umbraUmbraPenumbra

Question

A total eclipse can be called the ________________________________.

Group of answer choices

  • Far umbra
  • Post umbra
  • Umbra
  • Penumbra
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Solution

A total eclipse can be called the Umbra.

In an eclipse, the umbra is the region where the light from the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon. Consequently, during a total solar eclipse, observers located in the path of the umbra can experience the complete obscuration of the Sun. The other terms relate to different parts of the shadow cast during the eclipse:

  • Far umbra: This is not a standard term used in the context of eclipses.
  • Post umbra: This term is also not commonly used in this context.
  • Penumbra: This refers to the area where the light from the Sun is only partially obscured, leading to a partial eclipse.

Thus, the only correct term among the options given for a total eclipse is "Umbra."

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