APFIVE Diffuse Reflection From Rough Surfaces
Light reflecting from a rough surface undergoes diffuse reflection. Which statement provides the best microscopic explanation for this phenomenon?
A
The surface absorbs and re-emits light at different wavelengths
B
The light’s polarization is randomized by the surface
C
The light undergoes destructive interference
D
Surface irregularities reflect light in many directions
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