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First Lessons in Natural Philosophy

Joseph C. Martindale

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. . .Light is necessary; because all colors come from the rays of light.

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Can we see the different colors in the ray itself?

We cannot; because God has so blended them together that they cannot be seen by us.

When most of the rays of light pass through a substance, what is said of it?

The substance is said to be transparent.

Name some transparent substances.

Glass, ice, diamonds, air, and clear water.

When only a few rays of light pass through a substance, what is said of it?

The substance is said to be translucent.

Name some translucent substances.

Flint, isinglass, scraped-horn, and china-ware.

When no rays of light pass through a substance, what is said of it?

The substance is said to be opaque.

Name some opaque substances.

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