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Specular Reflection

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Specular reflection refers to the reflection of light off a smooth surface, where the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.