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Explain the difference between a transparent, a translucent and an opaque medium. Give two examples of each.
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| Transparent Medium | Translucent Medium | Opaque Medium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | A medium is said to be transparent if light passes through it easily. | A medium is said to be translucent if it allows only a part of light to pass through it. | A medium is said to be opaque if it does not allow any light to pass through it. |
| (ii) | The object can be distinctly seen across a transparent medium. | The details of an object cannot be distinctly seen through a translucent medium, but only a faint impression is seen. | The object cannot be seen through an opaque medium. |
| (iii) | Example : glass, water. | Example : ground glass, tracing paper. | Example : wooden screen, metallic sheets. |
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