When light falls on a plane polished surface,it changes its direction.This is called reflection of light.
Omnidirectional Radiation. OR Scattering
Reflection, or refraction, depending on what causes the change in direction.
We can see our own reflection in a calm lake but not in the sea because the sea is rough and it can not reflect well.
Light usually passes through a transparent object. Similarly, light passes through the translucent objects but people cannot see through it.
A mineral surface reflects light based on its specific physical properties, such as its hardness, luster, and cleavage. The atomic structure and composition of the mineral determine how light interacts with its surface, affecting the intensity of reflection and the color perceived by the observer. Minerals with a higher luster or smoother surface tend to reflect light more brightly, while those with a dull or rough surface may scatter light in various directions.
reflection
LIGHT
Visible light causes reflection of light in all directions
Scattering
Visible light causes reflection of light in all directions
scattering
yes it does, light travels in all directions.
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.