Q17 of 47 Page 282

Briefly mention, which of the following will cause regular reflection of light and which diffuse reflection of light.

Chalk powder

Diffuse reflection of light takes place.


When a ray of light fall (strike) on the surface of Chalk powder, reflected ray get scatted in a different direction with a different angle. So, the law of reflection doesn’t hold true. Thus, diffuse reflection.


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