Differentiate between the regular and irregular reflection.

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Difference between regular and irregular reflection:
Regular reflection Irregular reflection
1. This type of reflection occurs on smooth surfaces such as a plane mirror. 1. This type of reflection occurs on rough surfaces such as a blackboard.
2. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are parallel to each other. 2. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are non-parallel to each other.
3. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are in one direction. 3. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are in different directions.

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Regular reflection	Irregular reflection
1. This type of reflection occurs on smooth surfaces such as a plane mirror.	1. This type of reflection occurs on rough surfaces such as a blackboard.
2. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are parallel to each other.	2. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are non-parallel to each other.
3. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are in one direction.	3. In this type of reflection, the reflected rays are in different directions.