Light Interaction: Opaque, Transparent, Translucent

What is the term used to describe a material that does not allow any light to pass through it?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following materials would most likely be classified as transparent?

• Wax paper

• Clear glass

• Aluminum foil

• Cardboard

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If you shine a flashlight on a frosted glass window, what type of material interaction are you observing?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of a translucent material?

• Clear plastic wrap

• Stained glass

• Wooden door

• Mirror

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DOK Level 1: Recall

You are given a set of materials: a piece of clear plastic, a sheet of paper, and a glass of water. How would you classify the clear plastic in terms of light interaction?

• Opaque

• Translucent

• Transparent

• Reflective

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How would you design an experiment to determine if a material is opaque, translucent, or transparent?

• Shine a light through the material and observe the amount of light that passes through.

• Measure the weight of the material.

• Check the color of the material.

• Feel the texture of the material.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept of transparency?

• Reading a book under a lamp.

• Looking through a clear window.

• Casting a shadow on the ground.

• Using a flashlight in a dark room.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A student observes that a material allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it. How should the student classify this material?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why might a frosted glass door (glass on the right) be used in a bathroom instead of a clear glass door (glass on the left)?

• It is cheaper to produce.

• It allows light in while maintaining privacy.

• It is more durable.

• It is easier to clean.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Michael is conducting an experiment to classify materials based on their interaction with light. What evidence should Michael collect to support his classification?

• The color of the material.

• The amount of light passing through the material.

• The weight of the material.

• The temperature of the material.

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