Question

What do you mean by opaque, transparent and translucent objects? Give one example for each of them.

Answer 1

Explanation: 1 Mark each
Examples: 2 Marks

1. When an object does not let light pass through it, the object is known as opaque. We cannot see through them. Example: Wall.
2. If you are able to see clearly through an object, it is allowing the light to pass through it and is transparent. Example: Air, glass.
3. There are some objects through which we can see, but not very clearly. Such objects are known as translucent. Example: Wet glass.