Question

the light bounces off the surface of plane mirror and comes back in the same direction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Light reflects from a smooth surface at the same angle as it hits the surface. For a smooth surface, reflected light rays travel in the same direction. This is called specular reflection. For a rough surface, reflected light rays scatter in all directions.

Answer 2

Answer:

specular reflection

Explanation:

specular reflection

This is called specular reflection. Light reflects from a smooth surface at the same angle as it hits the surface. For a smooth surface, reflected light rays travel in the same direction. This is called specular reflection