Question

what is the difference between refraction and reflection

Answer 1

Reflection is when light bounces off an object, while refraction is when light bends while passing through an object. ... Refraction is when light bends. For example, When there is a rainbow in the sky, the light from the sun is beingrefracted from the particles of water and splits the light up into different colors.

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.