Distinguish between transparent, translucent and opaque objects.

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Transparent objects Translucent objects Opaque objects

Transparent objects allow light to pass through them easily. Translucent objects allow light to pass through them partially. Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through them.

We can see clearly through transparent objects. We cannot see through translucent objects clearly. We cannot see through opaque objects.

Examples: Glass, air, water, etc. Examples: Wax paper, greased paper, etc. Examples: Wood, metal, chair, etc.

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Transparent objects	Translucent objects	Opaque objects
Transparent objects allow light to pass through them easily.	Translucent objects allow light to pass through them partially.	Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through them.
We can see clearly through transparent objects.	We cannot see through translucent objects clearly.	We cannot see through opaque objects.
Examples: Glass, air, water, etc.	Examples: Wax paper, greased paper, etc.	Examples: Wood, metal, chair, etc.