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Why might someone describe sunglasses as translucent even though objects on the other side are clearly visible?
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What is translucent in science?
the objects which are not clearly visible
What is translucent lighting?
The dictionary has a clear definition for translucent lighting. It means permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible.
What is difference between transparent and translucent?
Transparency is defined as a quality an object has that allows light to pass through it and any objects on the opposite side can clearly be seen through through the transparent object. Translucent objects still allow light to pass through them, but the objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible. It could be likened to two pieces of glass. One is from a window and the other is frosted. The one piece from the window is transparent, and the frosted piece is translucent
Why can't objects be seen clearly through a translucent object?
Because while the opacity of the object will allow photons through, they do not maintain their original trajectory.
What objects is made of translucent?
Nothing is "made of translucent". Translucent is a property of materials. It's not a material in its own right.
What is translucent in science?
the objects which are not clearly visible
What type of material scatters light so objects cannot be clearly seen?
translucent
What is the difference between translucent and transparent?
Translucent means light passes through the medium, but the light is diffused so that object beyond cannot be seen clearly. Transparent means that light passes through the medium and is not diffused and objects beyound can be seen clearly.
What is translucent lighting?
The dictionary has a clear definition for translucent lighting. It means permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible.
What is difference between transparent and translucent?
Transparency is defined as a quality an object has that allows light to pass through it and any objects on the opposite side can clearly be seen through through the transparent object. Translucent objects still allow light to pass through them, but the objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible. It could be likened to two pieces of glass. One is from a window and the other is frosted. The one piece from the window is transparent, and the frosted piece is translucent
What can describe something through which objects can be seen clearly?
transparent
What is 3 transparent object?
Enough light gets through so that you can see the image clearly.
Why can't objects be seen clearly through a translucent object?
Because while the opacity of the object will allow photons through, they do not maintain their original trajectory.
What objects is made of translucent?
Nothing is "made of translucent". Translucent is a property of materials. It's not a material in its own right.
What are some translucent objects?
frosted glass
How do transparent translucent and opaque objects affect light?
transparent and translucent objects are the objects that let the light pass through them eg glass, but sometimes translucent objects are colorful so they change the color of the light as it passes through them opaque objects can either absorb the light, like dark material, or reflect, like a mirror.
Can light travel through translucent objects?
My teacher told me that light can travel through translucent object.
