Specular & Diffuse Reflection
Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 6.4.11
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.
Diffuse reflection
- Diffuse reflection happens when light is reflected by a rough surface.
- This is because the light is scattered.
Test yourself on Specular & Diffuse Reflection
What type of reflection happens when light is reflected by a smooth surface in a single direction?
What type of reflection happens when light is scattered by a rough surface?