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samatman
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Why are some things darker when wet?
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Why the photon is then re-emitted in exactly the same direction that it would have if it was reflected rather than a random direction?
That is, the equal and opposite direction, exactly as predicted by conservation of momentum.
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That is, the equal and opposite direction, exactly as predicted by conservation of momentum.