The area illuminated during diffused reflection is _______ regular reflection by a plane surface. Assume parallel beam of incident light is used.

brighter than

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same as

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smaller than

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The correct option is B larger than
Due to irregular reflection or diffused reflection, light spreads in all directions. So, it can illuminate a larger area for the same size of plane surface used.

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The area illuminated during diffused reflection is _______ regular reflection by a plane surface. Assume parallel beam of incident light is used.

The correct option is B larger thanDue to irregular reflection or diffused reflection, light spreads in all directions. So, it can illuminate a larger area for the same size of plane surface used.

The correct option is B larger than
Due to irregular reflection or diffused reflection, light spreads in all directions. So, it can illuminate a larger area for the same size of plane surface used.