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Sand is made up of small grains of minerals such as quartz and feldspar, which have the property of scattering and absorbing light rather than letting it pass through. This scattering and absorption of light by the grains causes sand to appear opaque to our eyes, as very little light is able to pass through the material.
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What word describes a materail that does not let light through?
A material that will not allow the transmission of light is called an opaque material.
What is the word for not letting light though?
Opaque.
Is a book opaque?
Yes, books are usually opaque. Opaque means to block the passage of radiant energy and especially light.
How do you spell opaque?
opaque ******************* Seems like you answered you own question.
What is the synonym of opaque?
The synonym of opaque is "non-transparent" or "obscure."
What does homogeneous mixture means?
A homogeneous solution is a solution without interfaces (a particle with visible sides/something floating around that is not completely saturated) that is not opaque. A heterogeneous solution is a solution with interfaces. A colloid is a solution that has no interfaces but is opaque. Saltwater (with the salt completely dissolved) is a homogeneous solution; water with sand mixed in is heterogeneous because it will eventually separate and the sand has interfaces: and skim milk is a colloid because it is opaque but has no interfaces.
Is tin foil Translucent Transparent opaque?
Aluminum foil is opaque.
What is a brick wall translucent transparent and opaque?
Opaque
What is the comparative and superlative of opaque?
more opaque [comparative] most opaque [superlative]
Is a mirror's surface opaque?
"opaque"
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.
Is mercury opaque or transparent?
Mercury is opaque, which means it does not allow light to pass through it. It has a shiny, reflective surface which is characteristic of opaque materials.
How do you put the word opaque in a sentence?
I can put the word opaque into a sentence. Alternatively, The wall is opaque.
Is opaque paper transparent?
paper is opaque
What is the definition of opaque things?
it is because opaque
Is carpet opaque?
Yes, a carpet is opaque.
What is a shilling coin an opaque or translucent?
Opaque
