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Line 24: ==Mechanism== [[Image:Diffuse reflection.gif\|thumb\|right\|Figure 1 – General mechanism of diffuse reflection by a solid surface ([[refraction]] phenomena not represented)\|250px]] [[File:Diffuse reflection.~~PNG~~svg\|thumb\|Figure 2 – Diffuse reflection from an irregular surface\|250px]] Diffuse reflection from solids is generally not due to surface roughness. A flat surface is indeed required to give specular reflection, but it does not prevent diffuse reflection. A piece of highly polished white marble remains white; no amount of polishing will turn it into a mirror. Polishing produces some specular reflection, but the remaining light continues to be diffusely reflected.

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