About this Simulation

This interactive 3D simulation demonstrates how light rays travel from a source, interact with an object, and cast shadows on a screen. Students can adjust the light source position, object type (cube or sphere), and screen placement to observe how shadow size, shape, and position change in real time. Ideal for exploring fundamental optics concepts.

Learning objectives: Understand how light travels in straight lines and creates shadows | Investigate how object position and light source distance affect shadow characteristics | Explore the geometric relationship between light, objects, and screens in three dimensions