When a narrow beam of light strikes a perfectly polished chrome bumper at an angle of…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics
Problem
When a narrow beam of light strikes a perfectly polished chrome bumper at an angle of 25∘ to the normal, the reflected beam remains narrow and follows a single predictable direction. Which type of reflection is primarily responsible for this behavior?
(a) Diffuse reflection
(b) Total internal reflection
(c) Specular reflection
(d) Surface scattering due to absorption