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Question
What do you understand by the Diffused Light?
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Solution
Diffused light: Light obtained after reflection from a rough surface is known as diffused light.
It is a soft light with neither the intensity nor the glare of direct light. It is scattered and comes from all directions. It does not cause harsh shadows.
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