Donna shines a flashlight and a laser pointer on a sheet of paper. She holds each device at an equal distance from the paper. How does the light hitting the paper from each device appear different?

A flashlight spreads its light over a wider beam, while a laser pointer produces a narrow, concentrated beam. At the same distance from the paper, the flashlight therefore lights up a larger area. The laser’s small bright spot does not magnify the paper.

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