(a) A wall reflects light and a mirror also reflects light. What difference is there in the way they reflect light?
(b) Which type of reflection of light leads to the formation of images?

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(a)

S.No. Wall Reflected Light Mirror Reflected Light

1 Light rays are reflected in all directions due to the rough surface. Light rays are reflected in one direction only due to the smooth surface.

(b) Regular reflection from smooth surfaces like mirrors leads to the formation of images.

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S.No.	Wall Reflected Light	Mirror Reflected Light
1	Light rays are reflected in all directions due to the rough surface.	Light rays are reflected in one direction only due to the smooth surface.

(a) A wall reflects light and a mirror also reflects light. What difference is there in the way they reflect light? (b) Which type of reflection of light leads to the formation of images?

(a) S.No. Wall Reflected Light Mirror Reflected Light 1 Light rays are reflected in all directions due to the rough surface. Light rays are reflected in one direction only due to the smooth surface. (b) Regular reflection from smooth surfaces like mirrors leads to the formation of images.

(a) A wall reflects light and a mirror also reflects light. What difference is there in the way they reflect light?
(b) Which type of reflection of light leads to the formation of images?

(a)

S.No. Wall Reflected Light Mirror Reflected Light

1 Light rays are reflected in all directions due to the rough surface. Light rays are reflected in one direction only due to the smooth surface.

(b) Regular reflection from smooth surfaces like mirrors leads to the formation of images.