Translucent/Transparent/Opaque

Front

What are the three categories of materials based on their ability to transmit light?

Back

Translucent, Transparent, Opaque.

Front

Define transparent materials.

Back

Materials that allow light to pass through them without significant scattering, enabling clear images to be seen through them.

Front

Define translucent materials.

Back

Materials that allow some light to pass through but scatter it, preventing clear images from being seen.

Front

Define opaque materials.

Back

Materials that do not allow light to pass through them at all.

Front

Give an example of a transparent material.

Back

Clear glass.

Front

Give an example of a translucent material.

Back

Frosted glass.

Front

Give an example of an opaque material.

Back

Wood.

Front

What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

Back

It is either absorbed or reflected, but not transmitted.

Front

Can light pass through all types of matter?

Back

No, light cannot pass through opaque materials.

Front

What is the relationship between light and energy?

Back

Light is a form of energy.