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Transparent = light goes through the object (like glass).

Translucent = some light goes through the block but there is sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images.

Opaque = No light can get through the object.

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Q: What is it called when light hits an object and some light goes through and some dont what is it called when the light does not go through the block?
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