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A substance through which light can pass is called a/an


A

optical medium

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B

transparent body

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C

opaque body

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D

translucent body

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Solution

The correct option is B

transparent body


Explanation for correct option (B):

The medium through which light can pass easily is called a transparent medium.

Explanation for incorrect option:

  1. An optical medium is the one through which electromagnetic waves can pass through.
  2. An opaque body does not allow the transmission of light through it.
  3. A translucent body allows only a part of light to pass through.

Hence, the correct option is (B)


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