6.4.10

Specular and Diffuse Reflection

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Specular and Diffuse Reflection

Light can be reflected from a surface in two ways.

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Specular reflection

  • Specular reflection happens when light is reflected by a smooth surface in a single direction.
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Diffuse reflection

  • Diffuse reflection happens when light is reflected by a rough surface.
  • This is because the light is scattered.

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