Final answer:
A piece of glass reflects more light than a piece of paper due to its smooth surface, which causes clear reflections, whereas paper's rough surface diffuses light and does not reflect images. The refraction of light as it passes through different media can also cause image distortion. Therefore given statement is true
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that a piece of glass reflects more light than a piece of paper is true, but the explanation given about the paper being 'flatter' than glass is incorrect. The difference in reflection is due to the surface properties of the materials. Reflection happens when light bounces off the surface of a material. A smooth surface, like that of a glass pane, will reflect light at specific angles, resulting in a clear image or reflection, like a mirror.
In contrast, a piece of paper has a rough surface and scatters light in many different directions, a phenomenon known as diffuse reflection. This diffuse reflection allows us to see the paper from all angles, but it does not produce a clear image reflection like a smooth surface does.
When light passes from one medium to another, such as air to glass, it is bent or refracted as well due to the change in density of the medium. This can result in the distortion of the image, such as when you view an object through a glass of water. The double image seen in glass can be due to partial reflection and refraction at both the front and back surfaces of the glass, especially if it is darker on one side.