if graphite is opaque to light then how can it be transparent to visible light rays

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Actually, the opaque graphite acts as a black bode, which absorbs energy at higher temperature and the intensity of emission of electromagnetic radiation increases and the body glows and shows an spectrum so that we call it to be transparent for the visible rays.

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if graphite is opaque to light then how can it be transparent to visible light rays

Dear Student,Actually, the opaque graphite acts as a black bode, which absorbs energy at higher temperature and the intensity of emission of electromagnetic radiation increases and the body glows and shows an spectrum so that we call it to be transparent for the visible rays.

Dear Student,
Actually, the opaque graphite acts as a black bode, which absorbs energy at higher temperature and the intensity of emission of electromagnetic radiation increases and the body glows and shows an spectrum so that we call it to be transparent for the visible rays.