Light and Color

What does transparency mean?

• A material that allows no light through?

• A material that allows nearly all light to pass through?

• A material that allows some light to pass through?

Which set are examples of transparent objects?

• wood, wall, and floor

• clear glass window, a glass of water, and air

• stained glass window, napkin, and bubble wrap

What does translucent mean?

• A material that allows nearly all of the light to pass through.

• A material that allows no light to pass through.

• A material that allows some light to pass through.

Which set are examples of translucent materials?

• clear glass window, glass of water, and air

• wood, wall, and floor

• stained glass window, napkin and bubble wrap

What does opaque mean?

• A material that allows no light to pass through.

• A material that allows some light to pass through.

• A material that allows nearly all of the light to pass through.

Which set are examples of opaque materials?

• stained glass window, napkin, and bubble wrap

• wood, wall, and floor

• clear glass window, glass of water, and air

What 2 items would you be able to see your reflection in?

• mirror and shiny metal

• paper bag and copy paper

This image is an example of a reflection.

• true

• false

This is an example of a concave lens.

• false

• true

This is an example of a convex lens.

• true

• false