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← HistoryWhich property of shadow movements underpinned early Islamic astronomers' sundial design advancement?
A)Shadow length varies unpredictably yearly
B)Position mirrors the sun's declination angle✓
C)Speed changes predictably over seasonal day length
D)Width relates directly to cloud thickness
💡 Explanation
Solar declination being the angle between the sun and the Earth's equator is shadowed throughout the day. Islamic astronomers used their understanding of this predictable seasonal property in design. Thus, position mirrors declination rather than seasonal variability which causes calculation, nor cloud effects, or simple temporal variations within a day.
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