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Reflection and Refraction of Light

Reflection involves light waves bouncing off a surface and changing direction with the angle of incidence equal to the angle of reflection, while refraction involves light bending when passing through different transparent media with the angles of incidence and refraction related by Snell's law.

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Reflection and Refraction of Light

Reflection involves light waves bouncing off a surface and changing direction with the angle of incidence equal to the angle of reflection, while refraction involves light bending when passing through different transparent media with the angles of incidence and refraction related by Snell's law.

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REFLECTION

Light waves bounce off a


surface and change direction.
Mirrors and shiny surfaces
exhibit reflection. The angle of
incidence is equal to the angle
of reflection. It does not
involve the bending of light.

REFRACTION
Light waves bend or change
direction when they pass
through the boundary between
two different transparent
media. The bending is caused by
a change in the speed of light.
The angles of incidence and
refraction are related by Snell's
law. Lenses, prisms, and the
phenomenon of rainbow are
examples of refraction.

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