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Bending of light occurs when light passes from one medium to another with a different density. The two media have different refractive indices so the light will bend. Light may also bend due to immense gravity ie towards a black hole.
Irregular reflection does not bend the light but scatters it as the light is reflected off the many different angles of an uneven surface.
Diffusion is governed by a parabolic differential equation while bending of light is described by the wave equation, including effects of variable physical properties.
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What will happen if the light hits a plane surface and a rough surface?
If the light hits a plane surface, regular reflection will take place and if light hits a rough surface, diffused (irregular) reflection will take place. Here is a diagram for both. Diffused (irregular) Regular
When a beam of light strikes a rough surface it reflects at?
It reflects randomly, termed by physics "irregular reflection" or "diffused reflection."
What is the reflection of light from a rough surface called?
Diffused reflection.
Is light bending going through a prism an example of a reflection?
Light bending as it passes through a prism is an example of refraction, not reflection.
Is the reflection of light by the smooth walls of your house regular or irregular?
irregular
What do you call the reflection of light from a rough surface?
Reflection of light from a rough surface is known as "Diffused" or "Irregular" reflection, because the light rays are barely seen after the reflection of light from a rough surface.
What will happen if the light hits a plane surface and a rough surface?
If the light hits a plane surface, regular reflection will take place and if light hits a rough surface, diffused (irregular) reflection will take place. Here is a diagram for both. Diffused (irregular) Regular
When a beam of light strikes a rough surface it reflects at?
It reflects randomly, termed by physics "irregular reflection" or "diffused reflection."
What is diffusing reflection?
When the rays of light do not follow the laws of reflection, then this type of reflection is called diffused reflection.
What is the reflection of light from a rough surface called?
Diffused reflection.
Is the first law of reflection valid for diffused reflection?
no It is definitely obeying both the basic laws of reflection. Only that on irregular reflection, all incident rays are at different angles which results in scattered reflected rays of light.
When moon reflects the light falling on it from the sun is the reflection regular or diffused?
You mean the reflection is so equivalent to mirror reflection. No chance. It is only diffused
Is light bending going through a prism an example of a reflection?
Light bending as it passes through a prism is an example of refraction, not reflection.
What kind of reflection is the reflection of light from a rough surface?
scattered or diffused, the opposite of collocated and focused
What is reflection and refraction light?
Reflection of light is the bending of light from its point. while refraction is the diverging of light from its bearing.
What is Reflection of light called in all direction?
Visible light causes reflection of light in all directions
What type of reflection is it when light rays reflect in many directions?
It's diffused.
