Transparent, Translucent, & Opaque

Front

What is the best description of an opaque material?

Back

No light passes through the material.

Front

What is the best description of a transparent material?

Back

All light passes through the material.

Front

What is the best description of a translucent material?

Back

Some light passes through the material.

Front

What type of materials allow light waves to pass through easily?

Back

Transparent materials.

Front

What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

Back

The light is blocked and does not pass through.

Front

Can you see through translucent materials?

Back

You can see through them, but the image is not clear.

Front

Give an example of a transparent material.

Back

Clear glass.

Front

Give an example of a translucent material.

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Frosted glass.

Front

Give an example of an opaque material.

Back

Wood.

Front

What is the main difference between transparent and opaque materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through, while opaque materials do not.