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It reflects in different directions because its rough, there is many sides so the light reflects of the sides causing it to reflect in different directions.
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What does light do when it strikes a surface that is not smooth?
When light strikes a rough surface it reflects in essentially random directions.
Why does a mirror reflect light so well?
Because it has a shiny & smooth surface which helps to reflect the light... Take an example of tree. A tree have a rough surface due to which light can be reflect. So All of this depends on the smoothness of surface.. :-)
Is it true that diffuse reflection occurs when light is reflected in many directions from a rough surface such as a grassy area?
Yes.Yes.Yes.Yes.
What will be the effect of incident ray of light striking a rough surface compared to the same rays striking a smooth surface?
If the surface is completely reflective then the angle at which the incident light leaves the surface will be different. For a rough surface the light would be scattered, whereas for a smooth surface they would reflect at the same angle the hit. If the surface isn't completely reflective then the angle and speed and which the light enters the object. For a rough surface the angles will random and based on the refractive index of the material. For a smooth surface they will be proportional to the sin of the angle times the refractive index.
What fraction of sunlight is reflected by a surface?
The answer varies from one surface to another. A highly polished mirror will reflect almost all whereas a rough black body will reflect very little.
Do the light rays reflect in many directions on a rough surface?
No this is not true.
Do the light rays reflect in many directions or few on a rough surface?
They are reflected in many directions.
What happens when parallel light wave strike a rough uneven surface?
They reflect in many different directions
A rough surface reflects light in many directions.?
All surfaces reflect light. However, only the smoothest surfaces reflect all light in one direction. These are shiny and include mirrors and metal. Some surfaces just reflect the light in all directions, which is why you cannot see the reflection.
Does light reflect off a rough surface?
It can reflect off a rough surface but the image is not clear ,causing an irregular reflection.
Does a rough surface reflect light in many directions?
Highly polished, shiny surfaces reflect light the best as they are REFLECTive. White or bright surfaces also reflect light well. Dull, Matt surfaces are the worst reflecters of light
Why don't most paper reflect light?
As most paper's surface is rough at microscopic levels therefore they do reflect the light but the light reflected y them is scattered over a large surface due to its rough texture.......As they do not reflect light in a particular direction like mirrors therefore they seems not to reflect the light.....
What does light do when it strikes a surface that is not smooth?
When light strikes a rough surface it reflects in essentially random directions.
When light rays reflect off a rough surface they are what?
It is said to be scattering phenomenon
Why does a mirror reflect light so well?
Because it has a shiny & smooth surface which helps to reflect the light... Take an example of tree. A tree have a rough surface due to which light can be reflect. So All of this depends on the smoothness of surface.. :-)
Occurs when light is reflected in many directions from a rough surface?
Diffuse reflection
Why are diffuse reflections formed?
Diffuse reflections are formed when light hits a rough or irregular surface, causing it to scatter in different directions instead of reflecting in a single direction like a mirror. This scattering occurs because the surface is not flat and smooth enough to reflect light uniformly, resulting in a diffused reflection where light is reflected in multiple directions.
