In a world where shadows solidify into impassable barriers at sundown, Neelam and Kofi are playing catch in a park that is evenly littered with tall, cylindrical columns. As the sun begins to set, they realize they are on opposite sides of a long shadow cast by a column. If Neelam stays still, what happens to Kofi, who is attempting to throw the ball to Neelam while simultaneously running towards her?

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The shadow of the column, solidifying into an impassable barrier at sundown, divides the space between Neelam and Kofi. Since Neelam remains stationary, she will be safe on her side of the shadow barrier. Kofi, who is running towards Neelam and trying to throw the ball, will encounter the solidified shadow before reaching Neelam. The ball, if thrown, will either be blocked by the shadow barrier if it has already solidified by the time of the throw or will pass through where the shadow will form if it is still intangible.

If Kofi is close enough to the edge of the shadow to run around it before it solidifies, he may reach Neelam by taking a detour. However, if he's surrounded by the shadow or it solidifies before he can circumvent it, he will be forced to stop and will not be able to reach Neelam directly until the shadow barrier dissipates, assuming the barriers only last for the duration of sundown. His ability to pass the ball to Neelam will depend on the timing of the shadow's solidification and the trajectory of his throw.