Transparent, Translucent, Opaque

materials allow some light to partially pass through, but not in a straight path.

• Opaque

• Transparent

• Translucent

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Which of these objects is "translucent"?

• A Brick Wall

• Sunglasses

• Mirror

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Which of these objects is "transparent"?

• Stained Glass Window

• Wooden Table

• Clear Glass Window

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If an object allows most all light to pass through it then it is...

• transparent

• opaque 

• translucent

• cold

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In a science experiment, if a beam of light passes straight through a box with no visible distortion or scattering, what can you infer about the material of the box?

• It is opaque.

• It is translucent.

• It is transparent.

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If a window allows most all light to pass through it then it is...

• transparent

• opaque 

• translucent

• cold

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Which of these objects is opaque?

• Liquid water

• Eyeglass lenses

• Brick wall

• Stained glass window

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Which of these objects is translucent?

• A student notebook

• A brick wall of a school

• The lenses of sunglasses

• A mirror on the bus

Contact Lenses

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

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Which of the following materials would most likely be used for a window that needs to be opaque for privacy?

• Clear glass

• Frosted glass

• Stained glass

• Tinted glass

Answer explanation

Frosted glass is the most likely material used for a window that needs to be opaque for privacy as it diffuses light and obstructs visibility.

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