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Mention any three differences between reflection and refraction of light.

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`{:("Reflection","Refraction"),("Reflection refers to bouncing back of light rays to the same medium on striking a polished or shiny surface.","Refraction refers to bending of light rays as they travel from one medium to another."),("This phenomenon usually occurs in mirrors.","This phenomenon usually occurs in lenses, prisms, glass slabs, etc and not in mirrors."),("The light entering a medium returns to the same medium.","The light entering a medium travels to another medium."),("There is no change in the speed of light rays.","Speed of light rays changes according to the medium."),("The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.","The angle of incidence is not equal to the angle of reflection."):}`
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