In the following video Paul Andersen explains how light that is perfectly reflected creates specular reflection. The angle of the incident ray is equal to the angle of the reflected ray. Specular reflection is also known as mirror-like reflection. If the reflecting surface is irregular it will create diffuse, rather than specular reflection. [4:33]

Concepts

diffusion, light waves, specular reflection

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incident rays, light reflection, mirror-like reflection, reflected rays, reflection of light

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