Difference Between Reflection and Refraction

6 Differences Between Reflection and Refraction

S.NO.	Reflection	Refraction
1.	Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface.	Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes through a medium with a different refractive index.
2.	Reflection occurs at the boundary between two media.	Refraction occurs as a wave passes through a single medium.
3.	Reflection is characterized by the angle of incidence, the angle at which the wave hits the surface, and the angle of reflection, the angle at which the wave bounces back.	Refraction is characterized by the angle of incidence, the angle at which the wave enters the new medium, and the angle of refraction, the angle at which the wave travels through the new medium.
4.	Reflection is a phenomenon that is observed with all types of waves, including sound waves, light waves, and water waves.	Refraction is a phenomenon that is observed with waves that have a fixed phase relationship, such as light waves or sound waves.
5.	The degree of reflection is determined by the reflectivity of the surface.	The degree of refraction is determined by the refractive index of the medium.
6.	Reflection can result in the formation of an image, such as in a mirror.	Refraction can result in the bending of light, such as when it passes through a lens.

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