Transparent, Translucent, & Opaque

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What is an opaque material?

Back

A material that does not allow any light to pass through.

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What is a transparent material?

Back

A material that allows all light to pass through, making objects behind it clearly visible.

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What is a translucent material?

Back

A material that allows some light to pass through but not enough to see objects clearly.

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Give an example of an opaque object.

Back

A brick wall.

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Give an example of a transparent object.

Back

A clear glass window.

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Give an example of a translucent object.

Back

Frosted glass.

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What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

Back

The light is blocked and cannot pass through.

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

Back

The light passes through without being scattered.

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What happens to light when it hits a translucent object?

Back

The light passes through but is scattered, making objects behind it appear blurry.

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Is a mirror considered transparent, translucent, or opaque?

Back

Opaque, because it does not allow light to pass through.