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Question
Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection.
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Solution
| Regular reflection | Diffused reflection | |
| (a) | This happens when light falls on a smooth surface. | This happens when light falls on a rough surface. |
| (b) | After reflection, all the rays get reflected in a particular direction. | After reflection, the reflected rays scatter irregularly in many directions. |
| (c) | Reflection from a plane mirror is an example of this. | For example, reflection from the road surface. |
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