What is the difference between regular reflection of light and diffuse reflection of light? What type of reflection of light takes place from:

(a) a cinema screen
(b) a plane mirror
(c) a cardboard
(d) still water surface of a lake

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Regular Reflection Diffused Reflection

In regular reflection, light is reflected in one direction only because of the smooth surface of the plane. In diffused reflection, light is reflected in all directions because of the rough surface of the plane.

S.No. Type of Surface Type of Reflection

a Cinema screen Diffused reflection

b Plane mirror Regular reflection

c Cardboard Diffused reflection

d Still water surface of a lake Regular reflection

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(a) What is the difference between regular reflection and diffuse reflection of light? Name one object which can produce regular reflection of light and diffuse reflection of light.

(b) Draw diagrams to show regular reflection of light and another diffuse reflection of light.

(a) Polished wooden table (b) Chalk powder

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Which of the following produces diffuse reflection of light?

(a) mirror on a dressing table

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(a) a rough surface?

(b) a smooth surface?

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Regular Reflection	Diffused Reflection
In regular reflection, light is reflected in one direction only because of the smooth surface of the plane.	In diffused reflection, light is reflected in all directions because of the rough surface of the plane.

S.No.	Type of Surface	Type of Reflection
a	Cinema screen	Diffused reflection
b	Plane mirror	Regular reflection
c	Cardboard	Diffused reflection
d	Still water surface of a lake	Regular reflection

What is the difference between regular reflection of light and diffuse reflection of light? What type of reflection of light takes place from: (a) a cinema screen (b) a plane mirror (c) a cardboard (d) still water surface of a lake

What is the difference between regular reflection of light and diffuse reflection of light? What type of reflection of light takes place from:

(a) a cinema screen
(b) a plane mirror
(c) a cardboard
(d) still water surface of a lake