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AP Physics 2/Unit 13 – Geometric Optics
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Diffuse and Specular Reflection

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A surface that appears rough macroscopically is observed at progressively smaller scales. Under which condition will the reflection from this surface transition from diffuse to specular?

A

When surface temperature reaches a critical value

B

When surface variations become smaller than the wavelength

C

When the surface area exceeds the beam cross-section

D

When the incident light intensity exceeds a threshold

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