What does opaque measure?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

'Opaque' means that light cannot pass through. A mirror or a black body can be referred as opaque objects. But colliqualy the term 'Opaque' is used often as a synonym for 'Opacity'. So 'opaque' can be called a measure of transparency/opacity

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∙ 14y ago

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Is tin foil Translucent Transparent opaque?

Aluminum foil is opaque.

What is a brick wall translucent transparent and opaque?

Opaque

What is the comparative and superlative of opaque?

more opaque [comparative] most opaque [superlative]

Is a mirror's surface opaque?

"opaque"

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 mercury opaque or transparent?

Mercury is opaque, which means it does not allow light to pass through it. It has a shiny, reflective surface which is characteristic of opaque materials.

How do you put the word opaque in a sentence?

I can put the word opaque into a sentence. Alternatively, The wall is opaque.

Is opaque paper transparent?

paper is opaque

What is the definition of opaque things?

it is because opaque

Is carpet opaque?

Yes, a carpet is opaque.

What is a shilling coin an opaque or translucent?