(b) Regular reflection from smooth surfaces like mirrors leads to the formation of images.ġ. Specular/ Regular reflection -It is the common mirror-like reflection of the light rays. Due to the smooth surface of a mirror, a parallel beam of light incident on it gets reflected in only one direction. Due to the rough surface of a wall, a parallel beam of light incident on it gets reflected in all directions.Ģ.
(a) The difference in the way of reflecting light from a wall and a mirror is given below:ġ. A wall has a rough surface, so the reflection by a wall is a diffuse reflection.ġ. A mirror has a smooth surface, so the reflection by a mirror is a regular reflection.Ģ.
