Architects often use frosted glass for office conference room windows instead of clear glass. Which property…

Architects often use frosted glass for office conference room windows instead of clear glass. Which property of frosted glass makes it suitable for maintaining privacy while keeping the room lit?
  1. It is completely opaque, blocking all light from entering.
  2. It is translucent, allowing light to pass through while scattering it so objects inside cannot be seen clearly.
  3. It is transparent, allowing clear vision from inside while blocking light from outside.
  4. It acts as a plane mirror, reflecting all light outward.

Solution

Frosted glass is translucent, meaning it transmits light to keep the interior bright while scattering rays so that clear images cannot be seen through it.

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