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Light passes through solids that are transparent to light, though that transparency may be in varying degrees depending on the solid. Clear glass allows light to pass; colored glass allows only wavelengths of that color to pass, and some otherwise opaque solids (like gold) can transmit light if they are reduced to a thin film. Translucent solids transmit light but cause it to be scattered in random directions. Opaque solids do not transmit light, but reflect all but a small portion that is absorbed by the material.
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Why does light travel slower in solids?
light travels slower because solids are denser than other forms and he particles dont let light pass through them easily
What 3 solids will allow light to travel through them?
glass, plastic, crystals (although a crystal wil lallow light to pass through it, it will also diffract the light)
What will most likely happen if a light wave moves through a solid?
The light will either be absorbed, or it will pass through.
How do solids pass through liquids?
By displacing the liquid.
Allowing light to pass through?
allows light to pass through
What does light not pass through?
non-clear solids
Why does light travel slower in solids?
light travels slower because solids are denser than other forms and he particles dont let light pass through them easily
What 3 solids will allow light to travel through them?
glass, plastic, crystals (although a crystal wil lallow light to pass through it, it will also diffract the light)
By which process do light rays pass through window glass?
No, conduction is when molecules (usually in solids) collide and pass on heat energy.
What will most likely happen if a light wave moves through a solid?
The light will either be absorbed, or it will pass through.
Do secondary waves travel through solids but not through liquids?
Secondary waves are transverse or shear waves which are able to pass through solids, but are not able to pass through liquids.
Why does light travel more quickly through solids than through gasses?
Light generally doesn't travel faster through solids than through gases. Sound does, but not light.
How do solids pass through liquids?
By displacing the liquid.
What state of matter does sound energy pass through?
Sound can pass through any state of matter.
Allowing light to pass through?
allows light to pass through
Does light pass through quartz?
yes, light will pass through quartz
Which objects light can pass through?
an objects light can pass through is transparent
