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Which is a better reflector-a plane mirror or a right angled prism?

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Which is a better reflector-a plane mirror or a right angled prism?

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A right-angled prism is a better reflector because light incident on its hypotenuse is totally reflected, without absorption of light. On the other hand, in case of a plane mirror, there is a possibility of partial absorption of light.

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