Which outcome occurs when ablating surfaces of a sundial gnomon?

💡 Explanation

Ablation changes the location of the shadow, leading to inaccurate timekeeping via shadow-casting, because the **index error** changes. Therefore indication of midday shifts, rather than any change to material properties; alternative answers do not involve shadow angles.

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