A laser beam strikes two aluminum surfaces at normal incidence

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Problem

A 633 nm633\,\text{nm} laser beam strikes two aluminum surfaces at normal incidence. Surface A has an rms roughness of 5 μm5\,\mu\text{m}, and Surface B has an rms roughness of 0.10 μm0.10\,\mu\text{m}. Observed on a screen 1 m1\,\text{m} beyond each surface, which surface produces the brighter central spot, and briefly justify your answer.

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