TRANSMISSION OF

LIGHT
INTO DIFFERENT
MATERIALS
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Philippines 1300
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Light transmission refers to the
amount of light that can
successfully pass through glass
and other types of materials
TRHEE TYPES OF
MATERIALS BASED ON THE
ABSORTION OF LIGHT
1. TRANSPARENT
2. TRANSLUCENT
3. OPAQUE
 TRANSPARENT
•Those object through which light can pass
easily are called TRANSPARENT objects.
• Allow complete transmission of light,

Examples: water and clear glass

 TRANSLUCENT

•Those objects through which light can pass partially are called
TRANSLUCENT objects.
•Not able to clearly see

Examples:Sunglasses and tinted car window

 OPAQUE
Opaque materials either reflect or absorb any
incident light. As a result, light rays cannot pass
through opaque materials

Examples: Wood and Stones