What is it called when light reflects off the surface of a metal?

Answer 1

i don't think that it has a special name , i think it just reflects the light .

however if heat reflects on a shiny surface this is called reflective radiation.

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Answer 2

The phenomenon of light reflecting off the surface of a metal is called specular reflection. This occurs when light rays bounce off the smooth surface of the metal at the same angle they hit it, producing a clear and focused reflection.