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Question
Answer the following.
Distinguish between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects.
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Solution
- Transparent objects: Those objects through which light can pass easily are called transparent objects, e.g. Water, glass, air.
- Translucent object: The object through which light can pass partially are called translucent object, e.g. tracing paper, waxed paper.
- Opaque object: The objects which do not allow the light to pass through are called opaque objects, e.g. wood.
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