Grouping on Basis of Transparency


 
 
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Grouping on Basis of Transparency

Transparency  :  Different materials allow different amount of light to pass through them depending on a property called transperancy .Materials can be classified into three types based on the transparency :

1. Transparent  material : If most the light can pass through an object, it is called as transparent material. Eg: glass, water etc.

2. Translucent material : If the light pass through object partially, it is called as translucent. Eg : oiled paper, coloured glass.

3. Opaque material : If no light can pass through the object , it is called as opaque. Eg : wood, stone, metal and cardboard. 

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Question : 1

Which of the following acts as a translucent medium?

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

You are provided with the following materials.

  1. Magnifying glass
  2. Mirror
  3. Stainless steel plate
  4. Glass tumbler

Which of the above materials will you identity as transparent?

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

A substance that do not allow the light to pass through them are called

Right Option : B
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