Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque

Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if an object is transparent?

Back

An object is transparent if it allows light to pass through it without scattering. You can see clearly through transparent objects, like clear glass.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if an object is translucent?

Back

An object is translucent if it allows some light to pass through, but scatters it in different directions. You can see light but not clear images through translucent objects, like frosted glass.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if an object is opaque?

Back

An object is opaque if it does not allow any light to pass through. You cannot see through opaque objects, like wood or metal.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a transparent object.

Back

A clear window is an example of a transparent object.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a translucent object.

Back

A shower curtain is an example of a translucent object.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an opaque object.

Back

A brick wall is an example of an opaque object.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you tell if an object is transparent, translucent, or opaque?

Back

You can test by shining a light through the object. If light passes through clearly, it's transparent. If light passes through but is scattered, it's translucent. If no light passes through, it's opaque.

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