In Hiroshima, after the atomic bomb was dropped, scientists were able to determine the burst height of the bomb by triangulation, using burn shadows of objects such as flag poles, trees, and ladders throughout the city. In what way is this like the sun changing the position of your shadow throughout the day; how does this relate to Hiroshima?
2007-02-08 01:00:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Sun casts a shadow on a stationary object that moves throughout the day depending on the angle of incidence.
In Hiroshima, the source (the blast) is stationary but the angles of incidence vary due to the variation of the locations or the objects.
2007-02-08 01:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shadows are produced by light, parallel to the source.
2007-02-08 09:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by substance_of_desire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋