Topics
Matter
- Matter (Substance)
- Composition of Matter
- Characteristics of Particles (Molecules) of Matter
- States of Matter
- The Solid State
- The Liquid State
- The Gaseous State
- Change of State
- Concept of Melting (Fusion)
- Vaporisation or Boiling
Physical Quantities and Measurement
- Measurements
- Unit and Its Types
- Unit Systems
- Physical Quantities
- Rules and Conventions for Writing SI Units and Their Symbols
- The International System of Units (SI)
- Unit Prefixes
- Measurement of Length
- Devices for Measuring Length
- Measurement of Mass
- Devices for Measuring Mass
- Measurement of Time
- Devices for Measuring Time
- The Temperature and a Thermometer
- Measuring Temperature
- Area and It’s Unit
- Measurement of Area
Force
- Force - Push or Pull
- Effect of Force
- Types of Forces>Contact and Non-Contact Forces
- Force of Friction
- Effects of Friction
- Types of Friction>Rolling Friction
- Increasing and Reducing Friction
Energy
- Concept of Work
- Concept of Energy
- Concept of Machines
- Principle of a Machine
- Efficiency of a Machine
- Simple Machines
- Mechanical Advantage
- Levers
- Types of Levers
- Pulley
- A Wheel and Axle
- An Inclined Plane
- A Wedge
- Screw
- Care of Machines
- Machines (Numerical)
Light
Magnetism
- Discovery of Magnets
- Classification of Magnets
- Magnetic and Non-magnetic Materials
- Magnet
- Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Magnetic Field
- Concept of Magnetism
- Making a Magnet
- Electromagnet
- Making of an Electromagnet
- Uses of Electromagnet
- Care and Storage of Magnets
- Demagnetization of a Magnet
Maharashtra State Board: Class 6
Important Terms Related to Light:
| Type of Object | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Opaque Objects | Materials that do not allow any light to pass through. You cannot see through them. | Wooden cupboard, tea kettle, notebook |
| Translucent Objects | Materials that allow some light to pass through but not clearly. Objects appear blurry. | Wax paper, tinted glass, oil paper, cloth |
|
Transparent Objects |
Materials through which light passes completely, allowing clear visibility. | Piece of glass, water, clear plastic |

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Write whether the objects are transparent, translucent, or opaque.
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Classify the objects given below as transparent, translucent, or opaque materials.
| Air | Rock | Water | Aluminium foil | Mirror | Snow |
| Wooden board | Polythene bag | CD | Oil soaked paper | Glass tumbler | Coloured glass |
| Transparent Materials | Translucent Materials | Opaque Materials |






