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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
A material property meaning that light passes through, allowing an underlying image to be seen without the material being completely clear.
Used by Edexcel and Eduqas
Specification 1.9.1, 3.2.5 · Paper 1
Revise: Types of PaperTracing paper is smooth and highly translucent. This means enough light passes through it for a drawing placed underneath to remain visible.
Allowing light through, but scattering it so that objects behind the material are not seen clearly.
Justify a material choice by linking a property to the task: tracing paper is translucent, so the original drawing can be seen underneath.
Justify a material choice by linking its characteristic to the task: translucent tracing paper allows an underlying drawing to be seen.
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Component 1
Allowing some light through, without giving a completely clear view through the material.
