Opaque, Transparent and Translucent Objects
Opaque, Transparent and Translucent Objects: Overview
This topic sheds light on the type of objects based on the amount of light passing through them. It discusses the properties of opaque, transparent and translucent objects with their uses. Some examples are also provided here for more clarity.
Important Questions on Opaque, Transparent and Translucent Objects
You know that water is a transparent liquid. Can you make water opaque? How? Write down your suggestions.

Classify familiar substances into transparent and opaque substances.

Give one example of a transparent object.

Identify the object and write L for luminous object and N for non-luminous object.

What name is given to the object:
Through which we can see but not clearly?

Write one word for the materials that allow all the light to pass through them. (Opaque/Transparent)

Write one word for the materials that allow some amount of light to pass through them.

Write one word for the materials that completely block the light.

You will be able to see most clearly through something that:

Which of the following is not a translucent object?

State the differences between transparent, opaque and translucent objects.

Which of the following is an opaque object?

Materials that allow light to pass through them:

Name the following:
Materials that allow light to pass through them partially. (Opaque materials/Translucent materials)

Name the types of materials that allow light to pass through them completely. (Opaque materials/Transparent materials)

Cellophane paper is an opaque object.

Glass, air and water are examples of _____ (opaque/transparent) materials.

Which of the following statements describes an opaque object?

Objects that allow light to pass through them are called as ______ objects.

Which of these would allow light to pass through it?
