Glass is opaque to light with wave frequencies that
A)match its natural frequencies.
B)are below its natural frequencies.
C)both A and B
D)none of the above

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Glass becomes opaque to light frequencies that match its natural frequencies because the energy from the light is absorbed by the glass, rather than transmitted through it. This absorption occurs due to resonance at the natural frequencies of the glass.

Glass Is Opaque to Light with Wave Frequencies That