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  • Transparent Materials: What Allows Light to Pass Through?
    Light can go straight through many materials, but here are some common examples:

    * Transparent materials: These materials allow light to pass through them almost completely, with little to no scattering or absorption. Examples include:

    * Glass: Windows, lenses, mirrors, etc.

    * Water: Oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.

    * Air: The atmosphere we breathe.

    * Clear plastic: Bags, bottles, etc.

    * Vacuum: Space is a vacuum, meaning it has no matter, so light travels through it completely unimpeded.

    It's important to note that even transparent materials can *absorb* some light, which is why they sometimes appear tinted.

    Let me know if you'd like to explore how light behaves in different materials!

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