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Transparent, Opaque and Translucent Objects

A mirror is a...

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A mirror is a/an _______ (transparent/ opaque) object.

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Solution

A mirror is an opaque object because one side of the surface is coated with silver or paint.
This coating doesn't allow the light to pass through it.
Thus it is not transparent.
Hence, a mirror is an opaque object.

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