Question

how can you make paper translucent

Answer 1

You can make paper translucent by adding oil or butter or ghee

Answer 2

Answer:

A paper can be made translucent by rubbing or greasing it with little oil or some type of grease or fat.

Explanation:

• A substance is said to be translucent when it allows light to pass or refract through it.
• Paper is made up of cellulose fibre in crystalline form and is opaque naturally.
• However, when it is greased with oil, the refractive index of the crystalline fibres matches closely with that of oil and hence makes it translucent.
• Steps to make a paper translucent: (i) Rub one side of the paper slightly with oil or grease using a sponge or brush. (ii) Let it dry and the paper will allow refraction of light through it making it translucent.