alleryMaterials that do not transmit light are described as what?
ATransparent
BTranslucent
COpaque
DPellucid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Opaque
1. Light that falls on a material may be reflected, absorbed or transmitted.
2. Materials that do not transmit light are called opaque.
3. Transparent, translucent and pellucid all allow light through.
_Source: Wikipedia, Transparency and translucency, Introduction_
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