Specular reflection refers to the reflection of light off a smooth surface, where the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
Diffuse Reflection: Diffuse reflection occurs when light reflects off a rough or uneven surface, scattering in different directions.
Incident Ray: An incident ray is the incoming ray of light that strikes a surface or boundary.
Reflected Ray: A reflected ray is the ray of light that bounces off a surface after striking it.
AP Physics 2 - 6.4 Refraction, Reflection, and Absorption
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