Explain the difference between a transparent, translucent and an opaque medium. Give two examples of each.

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Transparent
medium Translucent
medium Opaque
medium

The medium through which light can pass easily. The medium through which light can pass partially. The medium through which light cannot pass.

Water and air are examples. Tracing paper and waxed paper are examples. Wood and iron are examples.

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Transparent medium	Translucent medium	Opaque medium
The medium through which light can pass easily.	The medium through which light can pass partially.	The medium through which light cannot pass.
Water and air are examples.	Tracing paper and waxed paper are examples.	Wood and iron are examples.