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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.
What is a substance that dose not transmit light?
An opaque object does not reflect light. Opaque objects absorb light.
The area of darkness formed when an object blocks light is called a?
Its an opaque object.
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.
What is created when light is blocked?
darkness is produced in absence of light darkness is produced in absence of light
What do you need in order to see a shadow?
We need an source of light, an opaque object blocking the path of light, a screen behind the opaque object.
How do shadows get made?
It occupies all of the space behind an opaque object with light in front of it.
Why does a shadow not form behind an opaque object?
because light passes through, and you cant have a shadow with light on now can you?
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.
When the path of light is blocked by an object what happens?
If the object is opaque to the frequency of light impinging on it, some of the light will be reflected and the rest will be converted to heat in the opaque object.
What doesnt let light through?
Opaque
What does an opaque object do to the light?
An opaque object transmits very little light, and therefore reflects, scatters, or absorbs most of it.
Is a book opaque object?
Yes. Opaque means you can not see any light through the object.
What is a substance that dose not transmit light?
An opaque object does not reflect light. Opaque objects absorb light.
What shadow appears when light hits an opaque object?
An opaque shadow
What is formed when light is blocked by and opaque object?
A shadow is formed when light is blocked by an opaque object.
Can you see through a opaque object?
No, that is what opaque means. Light does not go through an opaque object. An object that is translucent will allow light through, but is opaque enough to keep you from seeing clearly through it (think about frosted glass used for bathroom windows). Transparent is "see through".
