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Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection. Does diffused reflection mean the failure of the laws of reflection?
Answer
The difference between Regular and diffused reflection is
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Regular Reflection |
Irregular Reflection |
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Rays of light falls on smooth surface |
Rays of light falls on irregular surface |
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Rays are reflected parallely |
Rays are reflected in different directions |
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Reflection is clear |
Reflection is not clear |
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It is produced in smooth surfaces like mirror, highly polished surfaces |
It is produced in rough surfaces like paper, cardboard, unpolished objects |
No, diffused reflection does not mean failure of law of reflection
It is caused by the irregularities of the reflecting surface
The laws of reflection are valid at each point on the surface of an object.
