Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque
Which of these is Transparent?
Wax Paper
Tin Foil
Window
Window
A form of energy, made of many colors
Light
Describe how light travels through each type of material.
TRANSPARENT
When light strikes a transparent object, it passes through easily allowing you to see through clearly
The colors that makeup white light: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
Visible spectrum
What sort of objects refract light?
prisms * cut diamonds * water * soap bubbles * microscope lenses
Which one of these is Opaque?
Desk
Blue Plastic Cup
Clear water
Desk
When light partially passes through an object
translucent
Describe how light travels through each type of material.
TRANSLUCENT
When light strikes a translucent object, some of the light passes through. You cannot see through it easily
A tool used to separate white light
prism
What sort of objects reflect light?
*mirrors * shiny surfaces * some metal * surface of water
Which one of these is Translucent?
Glasses lens
Sunglasses
Construction Paper
Sunglasses
The intensity, or strength, of the light
Brightness
Describe how light travels through each type of material.
OPAQUE
When light strikes through an opaque object, it cannot pass through. Opaque objects can not be seen through.
the bending of light as it passes from one substance to another
refraction
What about black and white colors?
When something appears black, it is absorbing all of the light. If an object appears white, none of the light is absorbed
Which one of these is transparent?
Golf ball
Stained Glass
Glass lens
Glass lens
When light passes through an object
transparent
Would all three types of materials be used to build houses? Why or Why not? Give examples
Answers will vary
when light does not bounce or separate, but is absorbed as another form of energy (like heat)
absorption
How does light travel?
IN A STRAIGHT LINE
Which one of these is opaque?
Air
Blue plastic cup
Wooden log
Wooden log
Opaque
Look around the room and name six object and classify them as transparent, translucent, or opaque
Answers will vary
When light bounces back
reflection
Who sings Blinding Lights?
The Weekend