What is the main reason some materials are transparent while others are opaque?

Properties of Transparent and Opaque Materials

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The temperature of the material
The way they interact with light
The color of the material
The size of the material
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of transparent materials?
They block all light
They absorb all light
They scatter light in different directions
They allow light to pass through clearly
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of a transparent material?
Frosted glass
Wood
Brick wall
Clear plastic
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do translucent materials affect light?
They absorb light
They scatter light in different directions
They allow light to pass through clearly
They block light completely
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a translucent material?
Clear glass
Brick wall
Wax paper
Metal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when light hits an opaque material?
It passes through clearly
It is scattered in different directions
It is completely blocked
It changes color
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of an opaque material?
Clear plastic
Frosted glass
Wood
Water
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