A student shines a ray of light at a plane mirror and at a sheet of white paper. The mirror gives a clear image but the paper does not. Which statement explains the difference?
The rough surface of the paper reflects the light in many different directions.
The rough surface of the paper absorbs all of the light that reaches it.
The smooth surface of the mirror transmits the light through to the back of it.
The smooth surface of the mirror reflects light at a larger angle than paper does.
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