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It is said to be scattering phenomenon

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Q: When light rays reflect off a rough surface they are what?
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Do the light rays reflect in many directions on a rough surface?

No this is not true.


Do the light rays reflect in many directions or few on a rough surface?

They are reflected in many directions.


What occurs when a parrellel rays of light hits a rough surface?

The light rays are deflected off at the same angles as the angles on the rough surface.


What happens when parallel rays of light hit a rough or bumpy surface?

what occurs when parallel rays of light hit a rough or a bumpy surface


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.


Light rays reflecting off a smooth surface reflect?

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What occurs when rays of light hit a rough or bumpy surface?

diffuse reflection


What occurs when parallel rays of light a rough or bumpy surface?

diffuse reflection


What is it called when light rays hit a rough surface and bounce back at different angles?

Scattering of light.


What will be the effect of incident ray of light striking a rough surface compared to the same rays striking a smooth surface?

If the surface is completely reflective then the angle at which the incident light leaves the surface will be different. For a rough surface the light would be scattered, whereas for a smooth surface they would reflect at the same angle the hit. If the surface isn't completely reflective then the angle and speed and which the light enters the object. For a rough surface the angles will random and based on the refractive index of the material. For a smooth surface they will be proportional to the sin of the angle times the refractive index.


What occurs when parallel rays of light hit rough or bumpy surface?

diffuse reflection


How lights behave when it strikes in smooth and rough surface?

When light strikes a smooth surface (like a mirror), it is reflected. When it hits a rough surface (like a sheet of paper) it is diffused, meaning the rays of light are scattered.