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a. Regular or specular reflections takes place when the surface is polished, smooth and reflect all the
light in parallel rays of light.
b. Diffuse reflection takes place when the surface is rough and light move in different directions
joseph rimiru answered the question on October 30, 2017 at 21:13
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