light gh them. The e as the transparen as glass ne licht h acts on the Absorption and Blocking of Light opaque materials. There are also materials that do not allow any light to pass through them. Thus, you cannot see what is on their other side. Materials like these are called When light strikes an opaque object, it is either reflected or absorbed by the object and converted to heat. Since the opaque object blocks the path of light, a Opaque objects such as wood and stone are commonly used in building block the light passing through them. Thus, giving you privacy and shadow is formed. houses to protection. Opaque doors and mirrors are used to give you privacy. (Image source: shutterstock.com) Processing Question How would you know if an object is transparent or translucent? Where do you commonly use opaque objects? ->​