Diffuse Reflection

Wow, I can not believe there are more than one type of reflection. Not only can a reflecting device be seen in a bathroom, or a car, but also when reading a book, if you shine a light, the book becomes a reflector, but not the same as a mirror. When I started reading my book, I realized that diffuse reflection was ocuring because the book is not made up of an entirely smooth surface, but instead many small fibers. This causes the light rays to bounce off of the book and head in many different angles. I never knew that physics could even be found in a house on a rainy day when playing sports is not an option. When in class, Mr. Kohara turned over the mirror and shined the laser at it, and everyone was able to see the light as the laser bounced of the back of the mirror and headed toward everyone. That was the first thing I thought back to when I began to see the light on my book.

Specular Reflection

I know this is probably dangerous, but I was driving about 47 miles per hour out of a side street when I came up to what look like something Physics related. I immediately slammed on my new, anti-lock, breaks and came to a stop. I pulled out my camera and took a picture. I never knew that Physics could pop up just like that right infront of someone. I took the picture and am amazed how well it turned out. You can see the reflection in the water of the light pole, the electrical wires, and the sky. The pole, electrical lines, and sky hit the water and reflect back to your eye making it look like the images are actually underground. To be correct, the images appear as far away from the puddle as your brain makes them appear underground. Physics is trippy! I'm glad I just repaired my breaks or I would have not been able to take in the amazing Physics right infront of me.