Transparent
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Something that is transparent is 'see-through'.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Transparent materials allow light to pass through without being absorbed.
About Transparency
- Transparency says how much light can pass through an object.
- Transparency is the opposite of opacity (which is a measure of how much light is absorbed by an object).
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Transparency is the fraction of light which passes through an object without being absorbed.
About Transparency
- Transparency is the opposite of opacity (which is a measure of how much light is absorbed by an object).
References
AQA
Edexcel
- Transparent materials, page 202, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel
- Transparent objects, page 138, GCSE Physics, CGP, Edexcel