Why do some objects scatter light while others reflect it in a regular pattern.?

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Why do some objects scatter light while others reflect it in a regular pattern.?

2006-11-06 16:45:18 · 2 answers · asked by naenae 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Some objects have a smooth surface and others are rough.

2006-11-06 16:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You're probably thinking about diffraction gratings. Because of the wave properties of light, a surface that has tiny groves at regular spacing (far too small to be seen with the naked eye) will not scatter light randomly, but "broadcast" colors at certain angles, making for usually interesting iridescent patterns.

2006-11-07 03:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋