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Question
Mention against the following whether regular or diffused reflection will take place when a beam of light strikes. Justify your answer in this case.
Polished wooden table
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Solution
Polished wooden table → Regular reflection
A polished surface is an example of a smooth surface. A polished wooden table has a smooth surface. Hence, reflections from the polished table will be regular.
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