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Question
Explain the differences between regular and irregular reflection light.
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Solution
| Regular reflection of light | Irregular reflection of light |
| This type of reflection occurs on smooth surfaces such as a plane mirror. | This type of reflection occurs on rough surfaces such as a blackboard. |
| In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are parallel to each other. | In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are non-parallel to each other. |
| In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are in one direction. | In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are in a different direction. |
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