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Why cannot a mirror whose surface is rough produce a clear image?

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The light that gets reflected at a rough and uneven surface goes in different direction, due to irregular reflection. This is the reason why a mirror whose surface is rough cannot produce clear image. Any surface that is smooth can produce a clear image because of regular reflection that takes place at its surfaces.
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