Light and Visibility Concepts

Front

Visibility

Back

The amount of light your eyes can see

Front

Brightness

Back

The ability to see an object that creates or reflects light

Front

Reflection

Back

When light bounces off an object

Front

Transparent

Back

Object allows all light to pass through them (Example: Window, clear glass)

Front

Translucent

Back

Object absorbs some light but allow some light to pass through them (Example: Stain glass window, frosted glass, blinds)

Front

Opaque

Back

Object allows no light to pass through them (Example: wooden door, cement wall)