Q. Penumbra is :
Solution:
The region of complete shadow is called the umbra and the region of diffuse shadow is called the penumbra.
These shadows are formed on the Earth during a solar eclipse
From the umbra we see a total eclipse while from the penumbra only a partial eclipse is visible.
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