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Transparent, translucent and opaque · पारदर्शी, पारभासी और अपारदर्शी

Can you see through it clearly, a little, or not at all?

Transparent, translucent and opaque games

How much light passes?

TransparentTranslucentOpaque
All light passes — see clearly through itSome light passes — see only blurred shapesNo light passes — cannot see through; makes a shadow
Clear glass, pure water, air, clear plasticButter paper, frosted glass, oiled paper, thin clothWood, brick, book, metal, cardboard

Luminous objects give their own light (Sun, torch, candle flame); non-luminous objects don't (Moon, book, chair).

Goes with NCERT Curiosity Class 7, Ch 11 “Light: Shadows and Reflections”.

Print

A one-page chart to stick on the wall, and a worksheet to practise.

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