What is the difference between diffuse and specular reflection?
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This type of reflection is responsible for the visibility of objects in indirect light, as the scattered rays illuminate the object from various angles. In diffuse reflection, the angle of incidence is not equal to the angle of reflection for all the reflected Show more…
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