Transparent, Translucent, & Opaque

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What is a translucent material?

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

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material allows all light to pass through, enabling clear visibility.

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Give an example of a translucent object.

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Frosted glass is an example of a translucent object.

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Give an example of an opaque object.

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A wooden table is an example of an opaque object.

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Give an example of a transparent object.

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Clear water is an example of a transparent object.

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What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

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Light is either absorbed or reflected, but it does not pass through.

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What happens to light when it hits a translucent object?

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

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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All light passes through, allowing objects behind it to be seen clearly.

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How can you tell if a material is transparent, translucent, or opaque?

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You can test by shining a light through the material and observing how much light passes through.