Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Jun Jie placed three sheets of different materials, X, Y, and Z, in a straight line between a torch and a screen. He could see a clear spot of light on the screen. Which of the following is true?

A All three materials are opaque.
B Sheet Z is definitely a mirror.
C All three materials allow some light to pass through.
D Sheet X must be transparent.
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Step 1: For a light spot to appear on the screen, light must pass through X, Y, and Z. Step [2-9]: Transparent and translucent materials allow light to pass through. Step [2-9]: Therefore, none of them can be opaque.

Correct answer: All three materials allow some light to pass through.

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