Reflection of Light Quiz

Diffused reflection occurs on reflective surfaces other than mirrors, which have a very rough finish due to wear and tear such as scratches and dents, dirt on the surface, or the material of which the surface is made. This leads to a loss of both the brightness and the quality of the reflection.

In specular reflection, there is not much variation in the angles of reflections between various points, whereas in diffused reflection, the angle of reflection when compared between points is completely haphazard. For rough surfaces, the rays incident at slightly different points on the surface are reflected in completely different directions.

Specular reflection refers to a clear and sharp reflection, like the ones you get in a mirror. It occurs when a reflective surface reflects almost all the light incident on it uniformly, with not much variation in the angles of reflections between various points, eliminating haziness and blurring.

<p>Diffused reflection enables us to see non-shiny objects. It occurs on rough surfaces and is what allows us to see objects that do not produce a clear and sharp reflection like those in a mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specular reflection forms a single image when an object is placed in front of it. It occurs on smooth, highly reflective surfaces such as mirrors and reflects almost all the light incident on it uniformly to create a clear and sharp reflection.</p> Signup and view all the answers