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If opacity is the distinct feature of wood, then what is glass known for in the same way?

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Its transparency

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Its magnetic nature

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Its thermal conductivity

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Its lustre

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Solution

The correct option is A Its transparency
Opaque objects are those that do not allow light to pass through them whereas transparent objects allow light to pass through them. Therefore, wood is an opaque object but glass is transparent in nature.

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