Explain why the text on a sheet of white paper can be read from nearly any viewing angle

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Problem

Explain why the text on a sheet of white paper can be read from nearly any viewing angle, whereas the text engraved on a highly polished steel plate is difficult to read unless the plate is oriented just right.

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