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Basically it means it's not transparent (see through) but it will allow light to pass. Think of holding a piece of wax paper up and looking at light through it.
That's Opaque.
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What does opaque and translucent mean?
Opaque means that neither light nor images can pass through the object. Translucent means that only light can pass through the object.
Matter that does not transmit any light is what?
Opaque Materials, such as wood or steel, do not transmit light, accept in the case of a few Physicists, today, claiming that they have, in fact, transmitted light rays through different "holes" in different kinds of opaque materials.
What word describes a materail that does not let light through?
A material that will not allow the transmission of light is called an opaque material.
Does opaque mean thick?
No it means, 'Impenetrable by light - neither transparent nor translucent.'
Why can't opaque objects be observed using a light microscope?
Because if it is opaque it is blocking the light.
What does impenetrable by light mean?
Opaque.
How is an opaque object different from a translucent object in terms of its ability to transmit light?
Opaque objects don't allow light to pass through them while translucent objects slow the passage of light but ultimately allow it to pass through.
Which word mean impenetrable by light?
a dark hole in space
What does opaque and translucent mean?
Opaque means that neither light nor images can pass through the object. Translucent means that only light can pass through the object.
Matter that does not transmit any light is what?
Opaque Materials, such as wood or steel, do not transmit light, accept in the case of a few Physicists, today, claiming that they have, in fact, transmitted light rays through different "holes" in different kinds of opaque materials.
What word describes a materail that does not let light through?
A material that will not allow the transmission of light is called an opaque material.
Why does foil absorbs light mean that it is opaque?
There are three possible characteristics to a materials reflectivity, which are all due to the orientation of its molecules: Transparent - light travels through the material Reflective - light is redirected away from the material Opaque - light is absorbed by the material Foil absorbing light means it is opaque because that is the definition of the term.
When light is bounced off an object it cannot pass through it is?
There are many objects that no light can pass through, although of course, it depends on what type of light you're talking about. The name of the type of object that visible light cannot pass through is called opaque.
Is velvet opaque translucent or transparent?
It is opaque
What is a substance that dose not transmit light?
An opaque object does not reflect light. Opaque objects absorb light.
Does opaque mean thick?
No it means, 'Impenetrable by light - neither transparent nor translucent.'
Why can't opaque objects be observed using a light microscope?
Because if it is opaque it is blocking the light.
