alleryWhy does light bounce in all directions from a rough non-metallic surface?
ASurface roughness
BPrism refraction
CMetallic bonding
DWave acceleration
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Surface roughness
Microscopic irregularities on a rough surface reflect incident rays into many different directions.
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