0| BASIS FOR COMPARISON | REFLECTION | REFRACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Reflection is described as the reverting back of light or sound waves in the same medium, when it falls on plane. | Refraction means the shift in direction of the radio waves, when it enters medium with different density. |
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| Medium | Light returns to the same medium. | Light travels from one medium to another. |
| Waves | Bounce off the plane and changes direction. | Pass through the surface, that changes their speed and direction. |
| Angle of incidence | Equal to the angle of reflection. | Not equal to the angle of refraction. |
| Occurence | Mirrors | Lenses |
