Which two of the following terms describe processes which are quite similar?
A) absorption and transmission
B) scattering and reflection
C) transmission and convection
D) absorption and adiabatic heating
E) radiation and conduction

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Scattering and reflection are two processes which involve the redirection of light or other forms of radiation. In both cases, the original direction of the radiation is altered. While scattering involves the redirection of radiation in all directions, reflection involves redirection in a single direction, specifically at an angle equal to the angle of incidence.

Which Two of the Following Terms Describe Processes Which Are