Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection. Does diffused reflection mean the failure of the laws of reflection?

Difference between regular and diffused reflection:

Regular reflection	Diffused reflection
In regular reflection, all the light that falls on the reflecting surface is reflected in a definite direction.	In irregular reflection, all the light that falls on the reflecting surface is not reflected in a definite direction.
It takes place on a smooth highly polished surface.	It takes place on a rough and uneven surface.
All reflected rays are parallel.	The reflected rays are not parallel.
Example of regular reflection. Seeing our image in a plain mirror. The appearance of the shoes is shiny after polishing.	Example of irregular reflection; An object is visible to the observer's eye only because of diffused or irregular reflection.

Occurring a diffused reflection does not mean the failure of the laws of reflection.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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