Which best defines transparent and provides an example of a material that is transparent to light?

A.
the ability to reflect light; for example, a mirror

B.
the ability to absorb light; for example, roofing material

C.
the ability to refract light; for example, a lens

D.
the ability to transmit light; for example, glass

Question

Which best defines transparent and provides an example of a material that is transparent to light?	
 
 A.
the ability to reflect light; for example, a mirror
 
 B.
the ability to absorb light; for example, roofing material
 
 C.
the ability to refract light; for example, a lens
 
 D.
the ability to transmit light; for example, glass

anonymous · Answer

C

anonymous · Answer

It could be C, but I also see another choice that might work a bit better.

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

No, C is not the right answer here.

anonymous · Answer

And if there is no refraction because the light is only travelling in one medium? Refraction does not necessarily have to occur for a material to be considered to be transparent. It must transmit light, but it does not have to refract light. Transparent materials might refract light under some circumstances, but that is not a necessary condition for something to be transparent. The only necessary condition is that it transmit light. So no, I do not think C is the best answer. It is a possible answer, but not the best choice.