I was taught that something which reflects all the colors of light is white. The function of a mirror is the same, it also reflects all light. What's the difference?
Update:
But what if the white object is purely plain and does not scatter light? Will it be a mirror?
Answer
The difference is the direction the light is emitted in. Mirrors 'bounce' light in a predictable direction, white objects scatter light.
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