Question

How is reflection from surface of still clear water different from that by a sheet of

paper?​

Answer 1

Answer:

This is because the surface of the mirror is smooth and is composed of a material whose valence electrons do not adsorb the photons which impact the surface. When light hits a piece of white paper, it has a rough surface which reflects light in many different directions, thus breaking up the image

Answer 2

Answer:

This is because the surface of the mirror is smooth and is composed of a material whose valence electrons do not adsorb the photons which impact the surface. When light hits a piece of white paper, it has a rough surface which reflects light in many different directions, thus breaking up the image.