Reflection of Waves (physics only)

• What can waves be subjected to at boundaries between different materials?

  Reflected, absorbed, or transmitted
• What happens when a wave is reflected at a boundary?

  The law of reflection is followed
• What is the angle of incidence equal to in reflection?

  The angle of reflection
• What is the term for reflection from a smooth surface?

  Specular reflection
• What causes scattering in reflection?

  Reflection from a rough surface
• What is the result of diffuse reflection?

  A distorted or unclear image
• What type of surface causes specular reflection?

  A smooth surface
• What is the effect of a rough surface on light waves?

  It scatters the light waves
• What is produced by diffuse reflection?

  A distorted image
• What happens to light waves when they encounter a rough surface?

  They scatter in different directions
• How does specular reflection differ from diffuse reflection?

  Specular reflection produces clear images, diffuse does not
• What is the outcome of reflection from a smooth surface?

  A clear and focused image
• What type of reflection occurs on a smooth surface?

  Specular reflection
• What is the result of light waves reflecting off a rough surface?

  Scattering of light
• What does diffuse reflection produce?

  A non-clear image
• What is the difference between specular and diffuse reflection?

  Specular reflection gives clear images, diffuse does not