Question

Differentiate between reflection of light from a plane mirror and from a plane sheet of paper

Answer 1

Answer:

Light from a plane mirror is straight and smooth, whereas, light from a plane sheet of paper is of low intensity and rough.

Explanation:

Light travels in straight lines and therefore reflects off any hard surface. A mirror is hard and shiny so the integrity of the reflected light is reduced only slightly whereas the light reflected from a rough, dull surface becomes mushy (diffuse) and lacks intensity. I’ll let you figure out which of those scenarios might lead to the formation of a recognisable image.