Scattering
reflection
LIGHT
Visible light causes reflection of light in all directions
Visible light causes reflection of light in all directions
scattering
yes it does, light travels in all directions.
This is known as diffuse reflection, where light is scattered in different directions upon hitting a rough surface. Unlike specular reflection, which occurs when light reflects off a smooth surface at a particular angle, diffuse reflection results in a lack of a clear reflection of light. This phenomenon is common in surfaces like paper, cloth, or rough walls.
diffuse reflection
It is called scattering light if it is in random directions, or refraction if the light changes direction.
with rough surface, the light hitting it will reflect incoherently, meaning it will be scattered in every direction and with smooth surfaces like ice or mirror the light will reflect coherently, all going in the same direction
Diffuse reflection
The reflection of light from a rough surface is called diffuse reflection. Unlike smooth surfaces that exhibit specular reflection (reflecting light uniformly in one direction), rough surfaces scatter light in various directions, causing the reflection to be diffused.