Because specular reflection occurs with a mirror, while diffuse reflection occurs with aluminium or iron plate
Explanation:
Reflection is a phenomenon typical of waves (such as light wave), that occurs when a wave bounces off the surface of a certain material, going back into the original medium at a certain angle, without changing speed, frequency or wavelength.
The direction of the reflected ray is given by the law of reflection, which states that:
- The incoming ray, the reflected ray and the normal to the surface all lie on the same plane
- The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
Depending on the type of surface, two different types of reflection can occur:
- Specular reflection: this occurs when the surface is perfectly smooth. In such a case, all the incoming rays of light hit the surface with same angle of incidence, therefore they are reflected at the same angle. This means that a perfect and clear image of the original object can be formed: this is the case of a mirror.
- Diffuse reflection: when the surface is not smooth, the imperfections on the surface are such that the incoming rays of light hit the surface at different angles of incidence. As a result, the rays are reflected at different angles to each other, and therefore no clear image of the object is produced. This is the case of aluminium or iron plate.
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