Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding diffused reflection?

• A. On a rough surface, light is reflected in different directions.
• B. On a smooth surface, light is reflected in different directions.
• C. On a smooth surface, light is reflected in the same direction.
• D. On a rough surface, light is reflected in the same direction.

Answer 1

The correct option is A On a rough surface, light is reflected in different directions.

Light always obey the laws of reflection. When the surface is rough, the parallel incident beam of light striking the surface gets reflected in random directions. Therefore, when the texture of the reflecting surface is rough, light is reflected in different directions. It is called as diffused reflection.