Transparent, Translucent, & Opaque

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material is one that does not allow any light to pass through it.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material is one that allows all light to pass through it.

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What is a translucent material?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly through it.

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Give an example of an opaque material.

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Examples of opaque materials include wood, metal, and stone.

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Give an example of a transparent material.

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Examples of transparent materials include clear glass and clean water.

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Give an example of a translucent material.

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Examples of translucent materials include frosted glass and wax paper.

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What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

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Light cannot pass through an opaque object; it is either absorbed or reflected.

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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Light passes through a transparent object without being scattered.

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What happens to light when it hits a translucent object?

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Light passes through a translucent object but is scattered, making it hard to see through.

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How can you tell if a material is transparent?

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If you can see clearly through the material, it is transparent.