What type of reflection of light takes place from :

(a) a rough surface?

(b) a smooth surface?

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(a) For a rough surface, reflected light rays scatter in all directions.

(b) Light reflects from a smooth surface at the same angle as it hits the surface. For a smooth surface, reflected light rays travel in the same direction. This is called specular reflection.

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What type of reflection of light takes place from : (a) a rough surface? (b) a smooth surface?

(a) For a rough surface, reflected light rays scatter in all directions. (b) ​​​​​​​Light reflects from a smooth surface at the same angle as it hits the surface. For a smooth surface, reflected light rays travel in the same direction. This is called specular reflection.

What type of reflection of light takes place from :

(a) a rough surface?

(b) a smooth surface?

(a) For a rough surface, reflected light rays scatter in all directions.

(b) Light reflects from a smooth surface at the same angle as it hits the surface. For a smooth surface, reflected light rays travel in the same direction. This is called specular reflection.