Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection.

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REGULAR REFLECTION DIFFUSED REFLECTION
1 .It takes place only when the light beam falls on a smooth highly polished surface.

It takes place when the light beam falls on rough and uneven surfaces.

2.When we hold a plane mirror in front of us we see our face on it. 2. When we hold the cardboard in front of us we are not able to see our faces in it.
3.This is because the entire light that falls on the surface is reflected in a definite direction. 3. This is because the entire light that falls on the surface is reflected in all directions irregularly in a scattered manner.

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REGULAR REFLECTION	DIFFUSED REFLECTION
1 .It takes place only when the light beam falls on a smooth highly polished surface.	It takes place when the light beam falls on rough and uneven surfaces.
2.When we hold a plane mirror in front of us we see our face on it.	2. When we hold the cardboard in front of us we are not able to see our faces in it.
3.This is because the entire light that falls on the surface is reflected in a definite direction.	3. This is because the entire light that falls on the surface is reflected in all directions irregularly in a scattered manner.