College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 23 - Conceptual Questions - Page 901: 1

Answer

Specular reflection occurs when rays reflect off a smooth surface. The rays striking the surface at a given incident angle will all reflect off the surface at the same angle. Diffuse reflection occurs when rays reflect off a rough surface. The rays striking the surface will reflect off the surface at different angles.

Work Step by Step

There are differences between specular reflection and diffuse reflection. Specular reflection occurs when rays reflect off a smooth surface. The rays striking the surface at a given incident angle will all reflect off the surface at the same angle. Diffuse reflection occurs when rays reflect off a rough surface. The rays striking the surface will reflect off the surface at different angles.
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