If a person has a shiny nose, applying powder will remove the shine without reducing the amount of light reflecting from the nose. This is an example of
A) polarization.
B) diffraction.
C) specular reflection.
D) diffuse reflection.

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Applying powder to a shiny nose changes the surface from smooth to rough on a microscopic level, scattering light in many directions rather than reflecting it directly. This is an example of diffuse reflection, which reduces the appearance of shine by dispersing light rather than reflecting it in a single, coherent pattern as with specular reflection.

If a Person Has a Shiny Nose, Applying Powder Will