Transparent, Translucent, & Opaque

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material allows light to pass through completely, enabling clear visibility of objects on the other side. Examples include clear glass and clean water.

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What is a translucent material?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through but scatters it, making objects on the other side appear blurry. Examples include frosted glass and wax paper.

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material does not allow any light to pass through, making it impossible to see through. Examples include wood, metal, and thick plastic.

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Give an example of a transparent object.

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A clear window.

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Give an example of a translucent object.

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A shower curtain.

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Give an example of an opaque object.

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A brick wall.

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What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

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Light passes straight through without being scattered.

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What happens to light when it hits a translucent object?

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Light passes through but is scattered, causing a blurry image.

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What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

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Light is completely blocked and does not pass through.

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

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By observing how much light passes through the material and how clearly you can see objects behind it.