Differentiate between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials.

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The difference between them is :
Transparent materials
Translucent materials
Opaque materials
1.Materials through which light can pass completely. 1.Materials through which light can pass partially. 1.Materials through which light cannot pass.
2.Objects can be seen completely through these materials. 2.Objects can be seen partially through these materials. 2.Objects can not be seen through these materials.
Ex: clear water, glass, etc. Ex: Oiled paper, frosted glass, etc. Ex: wood, stone, etc.

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Transparent materials	Translucent materials	Opaque materials
1.Materials through which light can pass completely.	1.Materials through which light can pass partially.	1.Materials through which light cannot pass.
2.Objects can be seen completely through these materials.	2.Objects can be seen partially through these materials.	2.Objects can not be seen through these materials.
Ex: clear water, glass, etc.	Ex: Oiled paper, frosted glass, etc.	Ex: wood, stone, etc.