1. The surface of a lake will always reflect light. It is less common for a...

The surface of a lake will always reflect light. It is less common for a lake to reflect a clear image of buildings and lights on the other side of the lake; this happens most often on still mornings or evenings.

a) What is the name for the type of reflection that the lake usually exhibits?

b) What is the name for the type of reflection that the lake exhibitswhen it forms clear images?

c) What is the cause of the difference? What conditions are necessary for the lake to act like a clear mirror?

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About reflection of light from water surface of a lake

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