alleryStart learning →Reflection from a very smooth surface such as a polished mirror is called what?
ADiffuse reflection
BTotal absorption
CTotal refraction
DSpecular reflection
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Specular reflection
A very smooth surface sends parallel rays in one direction, which is regular or specular reflection.
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