Distinguish between:Reflection of light and Refraction of light – InterviewSolution

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Distinguish between:Reflection of light and Refraction of light

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Reflection of light	Refraction of light
1. The rays of light, before and after reflection, travel in the same medium.	1. In refraction of light, the rays travel from one medium to another medium
2. In reflection, the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection are equal.	2. In refraction, when the rays travel obliquely from one medium to another medium, the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction are not equal.
3. In reflection, there is no change in the speed and wavelength of light.	3. In refraction, there occurs a change in the speed and wavelength of light
4. In reflection, there is no dispersion of light.	4. Generally, in refraction, there occurs dispersion of light.

[Note: The frequency of light remains the same in reflection and refraction.]

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