When a ray of light hits most surfaces, its rays???

Question

Whena ray of light hits most surfaces it

1. reflects off in one specific direction

2. bounces off in the same direction

3. passes right through the surface

4. scatters off in many directions

Answer 1

it depends on the reflectivity of the medium which the ray of light hit..

if the medium is reflective the entire light rays are reflected back,

like for example...if its transparent like glass or water.. it simply bends which is called refraction..

Answer 2

I would choose 4

Answer 3

Answer 1 would be true only for mirrors or similar surfaces.

Answer 2 would be true only for a mirror with the light hitting it at a 90 degree angle.

Answer 3 would be true only for transparent materials.

Answer 4 would be true for most surfaces.

Answer 4

definitely would be 4 because light is a wave (which has particle like properties) but it is not a particle (if it were, then it would reflect off in one specific direction.)