![Diagram of 3 types of reflection, Mirror, Specular and Diffuse](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/000/045/full/Types-of-reflection_Science_Learning_Hub.jpg?1674163619)
Light reflects from a smooth surface at the same angle as it hits the surface. For a smooth surface, reflected light rays travel in the same direction. This is called specular reflection. For a rough surface, reflected light rays scatter in all directions. This is called diffuse reflection.