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How is diffuse reflection different from specular reflection?


Asked by Corinne Figueroa on Dec 10, 2021 FAQ



Diffuse reflection is the reflection of light or other waves or particles from a surface such that a ray incident on the surface is scattered at many angles rather than at just one angle as in the case of specular reflection.
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Objects that have very flat and smooth surfaces reflect light the best. These includes things like glass mirrors or objects with polished metal surfaces. Almost every object will reflect light in some way.
Keeping this in consideration, Everything reflects some light. Smooth and shiny surfaces reflect light best. Reflections occur when light bounces off a smooth and shiny surface. Glass mirrors have a thin layer of silver on the back so that light is reflected. There are three types of mirrors: flat; convex and concave.
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Results will vary, depending on the exact materials and light sources used, but in general, expect: reflective materials, such as aluminum foil and the mirror, to reflect the light solid, non-transparent materials, such as wax paper, body parts, notebook paper and cardboard paper, to absorb the light materials that have varying degrees of transparency, such as plastic saran wrap and tissue paper, to transmit the light More items...
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The color the specular reflection will be modulated with. Use this color to 'tint' the specular highlight. You should only use colored specular for certain metals, whereas non-metallic surfaces usually have a monochromatic specular color. Non-metallic surfaces normally do not have a colored specular.