Difference between transparent and translucent material
Transparent material |
Translucent material |
Transparent material are those which allows light to pass through them. |
Translucent materials are those which allows light to pass Through them but partially. |
The objects can clearly seen through the transparent material. |
The objects cannot be seen clearly through the translucent material. |
Transparent materials does not block the light. It allows light to pass through it. |
Translucent materials does not pass all the light through it. It blocks the light in partially.
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The light passed from the transparent material does not scattered. |
The light passed through the translucent materials get scattered. And only some amount of light is passed. |
Transparent material don’t cast any shadow. |
Translucent materials cast a very faint shadow. |
The transparent material Are very clear in appearance. |
The Translucent materials are not very clear, or appear frosted. |
Transparent material forms a very clear image . |
Translucent materials does not form a clear image. It is partially visible. |
Transparent material follows the law of refraction. |
Translucent materials does not follows the law of refraction. |
Examples for transparent material are – water , glass, air etc. |
Examples for translucent materials are –butter paper, a paper on which oil is applied. |