In which of the following conditions diffuse reflection takes place?

When a parallel beam of light is reflected by a plane mirror.

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When a parallel beam of light is reflected by a highly polished metal surface.

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When a parallel beam of light is reflected by a paper sheet.

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All of these

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The correct option is C When a parallel beam of light is reflected by a paper sheet.
When all the parallel rays reflected from a rough or irregular surface are not parallel, the reflection is known as diffused or irregular or diffuse reflection. Diffuse reflection occurs at rough surfaces like paper.

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