0
Your question is somewhat difficult to interpret, but presumably you are referring to visible light and the word "clearly" is key. Many media are transparent to the electromagnetic radiation we call light. Light passes through a vacuum freely, without obstruction or change. A wide range of gasses and solids transmit light (permit light to pass through) in varying degrees. Clear glass is highly transparent. Gold hammered to a thickness of a few atoms is translucent. These denser media cause temporary or permanent change to light waves passing through them. Glass causes the light to slow down slightly so that a wave front striking a flat clear glass surface obliquely is bent. Upon exiting a parallel surface into its original, less dense medium, it resumes its original speed and direction. White light is made up of a continuous spectrum of wavelengths and corresponding frequencies that we see as a rainbow of colors. White light passing into a thin sheet of gold is diffused (scattered), and while all wavelengths are absorbed to some degree, only a small amount of green light actually emerges. Light is affected by any medium other than vacuum by slowing, absorption in all or some wavelengths, and diffusion. All media denser than vacuum slow and absorb, but diffusion is a function of the clarity of the material.
An earlier answer said light passes through darkness. Somewhat poetic, perhaps, but not quite accurate. Darkness is definable as the absence of light, but if you consider light in a broader definition encompassing the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from low frequency long radio waves to very high frequency short waves like X-rays and gamma rays, you would be hard pressed to find a truly dark place anywhere in the Universe, if only you have the means to see.
What else can I help you with?
What would you see if you passed white light through blue and then red filters?
If you pass white light through a blue filter, only the blue wavelengths will pass through, resulting in a blue light. If you then pass this blue light through a red filter, none of the blue light will pass through, and you would not see anything as there would be no red wavelengths to transmit.
Examples of opaque translucent and transparent?
Opaque- Wood, metal, brick, anything that you can't see through. Translucent- Computer paper, frosted glass, some types of plastic, anything that let's a little light through. Transparent- Glass window, anything that let's alot of light through.
Can light pass through cellophane paper?
Yes, light can pass through cellophane paper. Cellophane paper is a translucent material, which means it allows some light to pass through but scatters the light as it does so.
Do visible and infrared light pass through the same types of materials?
No, visible light and infrared light do not pass through the same types of materials. Visible light can pass through materials like glass and water, while infrared light can pass through materials like plastic and some fabrics.
What is an object that let's no light pass through called?
An object that lets no light pass through is called opaque. This means that light is unable to penetrate or pass through the object, resulting in the absence of transparency.
What is anything that will not allow light rays to pass through?
coal
What would you see if you passed white light through blue and then red filters?
If you pass white light through a blue filter, only the blue wavelengths will pass through, resulting in a blue light. If you then pass this blue light through a red filter, none of the blue light will pass through, and you would not see anything as there would be no red wavelengths to transmit.
Examples of opaque translucent and transparent?
Opaque- Wood, metal, brick, anything that you can't see through. Translucent- Computer paper, frosted glass, some types of plastic, anything that let's a little light through. Transparent- Glass window, anything that let's alot of light through.
What type of material always lets light pass through it?
Transparent materials will always allow light to pass through, translucent materials will allow light to pass through as well but the light rays will be scattered. Opaque materials will not allow any light to pass through.
Can light pass through styrofoams?
Some light is allowed to pass through, but not all, making it translucent.
What do you call an object which light can not pass through?
An object through which light cannot pass is known as opaque.
Does light pass through objects?
sometimes it pass through objects
Can light pass through cellophane paper?
Yes, light can pass through cellophane paper. Cellophane paper is a translucent material, which means it allows some light to pass through but scatters the light as it does so.
Do visible and infrared light pass through the same types of materials?
No, visible light and infrared light do not pass through the same types of materials. Visible light can pass through materials like glass and water, while infrared light can pass through materials like plastic and some fabrics.
What happens to light when it travells through air and meets a transparant surface?
transparent surfaces, allow light to pass through, translucent surfaces allow SOME light to pass through and opaque surfaces DO NOT allow any light to pass through
What is an object that let's no light pass through called?
An object that lets no light pass through is called opaque. This means that light is unable to penetrate or pass through the object, resulting in the absence of transparency.
Can all light pass through glass?
All light passes through glass that is transparent. But, if the glass is translucent (such as some bathroom windows or shower doors for privacy), only some light passes through, causing you to not see the object clearly.
