Question

What is reflection and refraction of light?

Answer 1

Reflection of light takes place when a beam of light falls on a polished or shiny surface and bounces back. This is also called specular reflection.

Refraction is the bending of a beam of light when it enters a medium where its speed is different.

Answer 2

Reflection is when light bounces off an object. If the surface is smooth and shiny, like glass, water or polished metal, the light will reflect at the same angle as it hit the surface. This is called specular reflection.

The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different density. The ability of the eye to bend light so that an image is focused on the retina.