Suppose a ray from a point light source hits a surface at a point p whose normal vector is Ñ. Let L be the unit vector from p toward the light source. Describe R, the unit vector at p in the direction of ideal specular reflection of the ray, in terms of N and L. (1)

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Suppose a ray from a point light source hits a surface at a point p whose
normal vector is Ñ. Let L be the unit vector from p toward the light source.
Describe R, the unit vector at p in the direction of ideal specular reflection of
the ray, in terms of Ñ and L.
Continuing the previous question, let V be the unit vector at p toward
(2)
the viewer. Express the intensity of specular reflection in the Phong model in
terms of
L, Ñ‚, and/or R,
V,
specular light intensity I,
• specular-reflection constant k, and
specular-reflection exponent a,
and explain what visible effect a has and why.
Transcribed Image Text:(1) Suppose a ray from a point light source hits a surface at a point p whose normal vector is Ñ. Let L be the unit vector from p toward the light source. Describe R, the unit vector at p in the direction of ideal specular reflection of the ray, in terms of Ñ and L. Continuing the previous question, let V be the unit vector at p toward (2) the viewer. Express the intensity of specular reflection in the Phong model in terms of L, Ñ‚, and/or R, V, specular light intensity I, • specular-reflection constant k, and specular-reflection exponent a, and explain what visible effect a has and why.
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The normal vector at point p of incidence = N

The unit vector from point p to the light source = L

The unit vector from the point p through the direction of specular reflection = R

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