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What difference between reflection and refraction of light |
| Answer» \tParametersReflectionRefractionDescriptionReflection is the bouncing back of light when it strikes a smooth surface.Refraction is the bending of light rays when it travels from one medium to another.Nature Of SurfaceGenerally occurs on shinny surfaces that only allow rebounding of light without permitting penetration through it.This occurs in transparent surfaces that allow bending of the ray to a different medium.TypesThere are two forms of reflection, they are, Regular reflection (Specular reflection) and Diffused reflection.There is a single form of refraction.OccurrenceOccurs in mirrors.Occurs in lenses.Behaviour Of LightIn this process, light bounces back and returns back in the same direction.In this process, light changes path i.e travels from one medium to another.Speed Of LightWhen a light ray strikes the boundary of a shiny surface the speed of light ray does not vary.The speed of light varies with the medium in which the ray undergoes bending.Medium Of Light PropagationThe medium in which light propagates remains the same.The medium of propagation gets changed.The angle of Reflection And Angle of IncidenceThe angle of reflection and angle of incidence is the same in the case of reflection.In refraction, the angle of reflection and angle of incidence are not the same.\t | |