Transparent, translucent, and opaque are terms used to describe how light passes through or interacts with different materials:
Transparent: Materials that allow light to pass through with minimal scattering, making objects or substances behind them clearly visible. Examples include glass, clear plastic, and water.
Translucent: Materials that allow some light to pass through but scatter it in various directions, making objects or substances behind them partially visible but not clearly defined. Examples include frosted glass, wax paper, and tinted car windows.
Opaque: Materials that do not allow light to pass through at all or only allow very little light to pass through, making objects or substances behind them not visible. Examples include wood, metal, and cardboard.
These properties are essential in various applications, including optics, architecture, and art, where the behavior of light transmission influences design and functionality.
