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Specular and Diffuse Reflection

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Specular Reflection

Specular Reflection
In 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 reflection, rather than specular reflection.



Specular and Diffuse Reflection
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