Give the differences between diffused reflection and regular reflection.

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Regular Reflection Diffused Reflection

Reflection of light from a regular surface is called regular reflection. Reflection of light from a rough or irregular surface is called diffused reflection.

Light is reflected only in one direction. Light is reflected in different directions.

Example: Reflection from a mirror Example: Reflection from a white paper.

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Regular Reflection	Diffused Reflection
Reflection of light from a regular surface is called regular reflection.	Reflection of light from a rough or irregular surface is called diffused reflection.
Light is reflected only in one direction.	Light is reflected in different directions.
Example: Reflection from a mirror	Example: Reflection from a white paper.