In what way is a translucent material different from an opaque material? Give examples.

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Translucent Materials Opaque Materials

Translucent materials allow the light to pass through them, but they scatter the light when it passes through. Opaque materials block the light completely.

One cannot see clearly through these objects. One cannot see through these objects.

Examples: Butter paper and frosted glass Examples: A log of wood and plastic

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(a) ______ is the property of a material that enables us to see things through it.

(b) Which type of object allows us to see things clearly through it. Give an example.

(c) Define a translucent object.

(d) Name a material that is opaque but it can be made translucent by rubbing it with a little amount of oil.

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Translucent Materials	Opaque Materials
Translucent materials allow the light to pass through them, but they scatter the light when it passes through.	Opaque materials block the light completely.
One cannot see clearly through these objects.	One cannot see through these objects.
Examples: Butter paper and frosted glass	Examples: A log of wood and plastic