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What are some similarities between opaque transparent and translucent?
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∙ 13y ago
Opaque and transparent materials differ between the amount of light that passes through it. Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through. Transparent materials allow all or most light through.
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∙ 13y agoTransparent means that you can see right through something, like normal window glass.
Translucent means that light can be seen through something, but you can't see detail, like when you can see through paper.
Opaque means that you can't see any light through something at all, like most things.
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