Question

Difference between reflection and refraction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Reflection can simply be defined as the reflection of light when it strikes the medium on a plane. Refraction can be defined as the process of the shift of light when it passes through a medium leading to the bending of light.

Answer 2

✯ Reflection ✯

• ➷ The bouncing back of light is called reflection.

• ➷ It involves only a single medium.

• ➷ After reflection, only change in direction takes place.

✯ Refraction ✯

• ➷ The phenomenon of bending of light is called refraction.

• ➷ It involves two or more than two media.

• ➷ After refraction, changes in direction and velocity take place.