What Makes a Shadow Look ‘Fuzzy’ or ‘Clear’?

Shadows look fuzzy or clear based on the size and number of light sources. Imagine a single bright lamp in a dark room, it casts a sharp shadow. But if there are many lights, like outside on a sunny day, the shadow becomes soft. This is because more light comes from different directions, making the edge of the shadow less defined.

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  1. A single lamp at night casts a sharp shadow on the wall.
  2. Sunlight during the day makes shadows from trees look soft and fluffy.
  3. A person walking under a streetlight casts a clear shadow, but under several lights, it becomes blurry.

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