Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent Properties of Light 1 Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent When light waves strike an object, some of the waves are absorbed by the object, some are reflected by it, and some might pass through it. What happens to light when it strikes the object depends on the material that the object is made of.

Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent Properties of Light 1 Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent All objects reflect and absorb some light waves. Materials that let no light pass through them are opaque (oh PAYK). You cannot see other objects through opaque materials.

Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent Properties of Light 1 Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent On the other hand, you clearly can see other objects through materials such as glass and clear plastic that allow nearly all the light that strikes them to pass through. These materials are transparent.

Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent Properties of Light 1 Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent A third type of material allows only some light to pass through. Although objects behind these materials are visible, they are not clear.

Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent Properties of Light 1 Opaque, Translucent, and Transparent These materials, such as waxed paper and frosted glass, are translucent (trans LEW sent).