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"When a wavefront of X-rays strikes an atom, the electrons in that atom interact with the X-rays and immediately re-emit the X-radiation, normally without change of wavelength, and the X-radiation that is emitted by the atom is emitted as a spherical wavefront "
Now my question is : visible light is also an electromagnetic wave, but we only experience Reflection in a straight line(if the object is well polished)Why does the visible light also not produce spherical wavefronts after striking the electron on the surface of the polished object, instead of showing proper straight line reflection?
I know this may sound like a elementary concept to some, but still I would be grateful if someone could clear up this doubt.Thanks,
Now my question is : visible light is also an electromagnetic wave, but we only experience Reflection in a straight line(if the object is well polished)Why does the visible light also not produce spherical wavefronts after striking the electron on the surface of the polished object, instead of showing proper straight line reflection?
I know this may sound like a elementary concept to some, but still I would be grateful if someone could clear up this doubt.Thanks,