Optics > Geometric Optics > Reflection
DCS# 6A10.20
DIFFUSE AND SPECULAR REFLECTION
APPARATUS
mercury arc lamp
203B
glass plate
105-72-E6
ground glass plate
105-72-E4
black paper
105-84-E6
DESCRIPTION
Turn off overhead lights and shine light on smooth glass to show specularly reflected beam on wall or ceiling. Shine light on rough surface to show diffuse reflection.