Diffuse Reflection
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Example:
Imagine trying to wrap a gift with crumpled wrapping paper instead of smooth, flat sheets. Much like how the crumpled paper causes the light to scatter in different directions instead of reflecting neatly, a rough surface causes light to bounce off at many angles. Just as the uneven texture of the paper disrupts your ability to create a smooth, uniform package, the irregularities on a rough surface scatter light in various directions, leading to diffuse reflection.
Practice Version
Diffuse Reflection: Reflection of light at many angles by a rough surface. Diffuse reflection. It occurs when light hits a rough surface and scatters in many directions, making objects visible from various angles.